Spain approves €2.2 billion in loans for Navantia defense programs

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The Spanish government has approved €2,196 million in loans for the state-owned naval company Navantia to finance three Special Modernization Programs (PEM) and develop strategic naval capabilities.

The largest allocation, totaling €1,786 million, is dedicated to the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) program managed by OCCAR. This initiative involves the construction of six next-generation corvettes and includes industrial cooperation with Fincantieri to develop modular, multipurpose vessels.

Additional funding includes €210 million for the technological modernization of Segura-class minehunters and €200 million for the modernization and maintenance of various surface and submarine units, including the S-80 class submarines. The loans will be granted at 0% interest between 2026 and 2031, contingent upon the achievement of milestones certified by the Ministry of Defense.

Entities

Fincantieri · Ministry of Defense · Navantia · OCCAR · Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation · Segura-class minehunters · Spanish Government · Spanish Navy

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[● 3 SOURCES] 1,786 million euros is allocated to the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) program. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The loans will be multi-annual between 2026 and 2031. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The Spanish government approved 2,196 million euros in loans for Navantia. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The EPC program involves the construction of six next-generation corvettes. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] 200 million euros is designated for the modernization and maintenance of surface and submarine units, including S-80 submarines. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The loans will carry a 0% interest rate. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The loans are for three Special Modernization Programs (PEM). www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es
[● 3 SOURCES] 210 million euros will be used for the modernization of Segura-class minehunters. www.expansion.com · www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.elcorreoweb.es