Spain preparing air defense systems and armored vehicles for Ukraine
20 September, 2023 Loading a Spanish plane with defense aid materials for Ukraine. July 2023. Spain.
Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of Spain The Spanish government will provide Ukraine with a new batch of military equipment, weapons, and ammunition. This information was published on the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Defense.
The government has pledged to provide the Armed Forces with new armored vehicles, inflatable boats, launchers, and missiles for air and ship defense. In addition, Ukraine will receive trucks to work with these systems, ambulances, and equipment for military hospitals. The statement also noted that at a recent meeting in the Ramstein format, Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced that the Spanish side plans to double the number of Ukrainian military personnel who will undergo training this year.
"On the sidelines of the meeting, Margarita Robles took part in the first meeting of the Coalition to Support Ukraine in the field of information and communication technologies, during which she informed about Spain's commitment to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in the field of cyber defense, offering materials and training," the Ministry of Defense emphasized. Robles noted the good progress in the training of Ukrainian personnel on Spanish soil within the framework of the EUMAM mission in Ukraine under the coordination of the Training Coordination Center in Toledo. About 4,000 soldiers are to be trained there, which is twice the number originally announced.
In response to the new needs of Ukraine, wind tunnel training for the military will be offered, as well as various special courses for the military.
Ukrainian military at the Spanish air base in Zaragoza. October 2022. Spain.
Photo credits: Spanish Ministry of Defense
In addition, Spain will provide equipment for the continued operation of the Role 2+ mobile hospital, which was provided to Ukraine in August, including surgical and other medical equipment.
A field hospital is a key element in providing assistance to victims of hostilities.
Its tasks are to identify, stabilize, and, if necessary, operate on the victims before they are taken to the hospital.