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Spain has announced a military embargo on Israel, resulting in the cancellation of key defense contracts valued at approximately €1 billion, including the SILAM rocket launcher program and Spike LR2 missile procurement. The embargo affected up to 19 contracts related to Israeli equipment, disrupting maintenance and spare-parts agreements for the Spanish Army, Naval forces, and Military Emergency Unit.

Furthermore, the Air and Space Force faced challenges due to the initial embargo, jeopardizing access to Israeli-made subsystems essential for aircraft integration. The Navy also experienced contract cancellations that impacted modernization and operational readiness.

These actions not only halted future purchases but also disrupted existing maintenance support, leading to delays in repairs and interoperability issues with NATO. Ultimately, Spain authorized exceptions for Airbus to import Israeli components, revealing dependence despite the rhetoric of strategic autonomy.