Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Spain Cancels Israeli Missile Deal, Citing Military Tech Shift
Imagine Spain wanted to buy new missiles from a company in Israel.
They made a deal, but then decided they didn't want those missiles anymore.
This is because Spain doesn't want to use Israeli technology.
The missiles were supposed to be made in Spain, but now that won't happen.
Spain also recognized Palestine as a state and is against Israel in a court case.
The company in Israel wasn't happy because they did not know about the cancellation.
Spain canceled a 285-million-euro deal for Israeli-made anti-tank missiles.
The decision impacts 168 SPIKE LR2 missile systems slated for Spanish production.
The Spanish government aims for a 'total disconnection' from Israeli military technology.
The contract was approved in October 2023, shortly before the conflict in Gaza.
Spain recognized a Palestinian state and supports a case against Israel at the ICJ.
- Who
- Spain's government and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
- What
- Cancellation of a contract for anti-tank missile systems.
- When
- The cancellation was announced June 3.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain.
- Why
- To move away from Israeli military technology.
- Contract Value
- 285 million euros
- Missile Systems
- 168
- Manufacturer Location
- Pap Tecnos (Madrid)
- Deal Approval Date
- October 3, 2023
- Palestine Recognition
- May 2024