The Minister for Defence highlights Spain's international commitment during her visit to the Operations Command

News - 2026.8.13

13/08/2026. Operations Command (MOPS) - Retamares Air Base in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid. The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, during... The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, during her speech at the visit to the Operations Command (MOPS), located at the Retamares Air Base in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid

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The Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, has paid a follow-up visit to the Operations Command (MOPS), based at Retamares Air Base (Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid), to receive an update on the current status of missions being carried out by the Armed Forces abroad.

The minister was briefed on the planning and execution of current missions and held a videoconference with three key detachments operating in highly demanding geostrategic environments.

High readiness

Following the videoconferences, the Minister for Defence reiterated to MOPS commanders that the contingents deployed abroad reflect a Spain that is committed to solidarity, steadfast in its international obligations and a fully reliable Euro-Atlantic partner.

She also highlighted the high level of readiness and specialisation of these contingents, which are deployed wherever they are needed, performing work of which all Spaniards can be proud.

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