Spain is reinforcing its military presence in the Canary Islands with advanced Eurofighter jets
Spain is reinforcing its military presence in the Canary Islands with advanced Eurofighter jets
The airbase in Telde, located in the Canary Islands archipelago, is preparing to receive a new batch of advanced Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets as part of a strategic military project called "Falcon." This project aims to modernize Spain's air capabilities and bolster its defense readiness in a region of increasing geopolitical sensitivity. According to local media reports, this move is part of a broader vision adopted by Madrid to strengthen its deterrence system and secure Europe's southern flank. This comes within a regional context witnessing an acceleration of military modernization programs, particularly in the air and naval domains of the Atlantic region. The same sources indicate that Spain seeks, through this modernization, to maintain what it describes as "strategic balance" in the region, especially given Morocco's recent acquisition of advanced fighter jets. This has prompted Madrid to accelerate the modernization of its air fleet and repla…