Overview

Background

Spain’s outlying territories dictate much of its defense strategy and procurement needs. Beyond the mainland, Spanish forces are tasked with securing the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, along with several small islets, as well as the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic. These outlying regions not only influence military procurement but also Spain’s diplomatic posture, particularly in the Maghreb. The Spanish...