Margarita Robles visits the United Kingdom

The Secretary of State for Defence visited the Northolt naval base and the NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Northwood

May 20, 2026

Ms. Robles, accompanied by Ambassador Aparici, was received by the Commander of NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) and Admiral Ricardo Gómez Delgado, head of the Spanish representation at MARCOM. She then had a brief meeting with the British Commander of Allied Maritime Command, Admiral Robert G. Pedre, attended an operational briefing on the current maritime strategic situation, and met the Spanish contingent, which consists of 35 personnel. Before them, she emphasized the "readiness and professionalism" of the Spanish Navy within NATO, citing Spain's leadership in the Standing Naval Groups as an example.

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