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Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters,...
Create an account Reset password Already have an account? Log in From now on you can download videos from our website If you would also like to subscribe to the newsletter and receive our latest updates, click on the button below. Enter the email address you registered with and we will send you a code to reset your password. The password must be at least 12 characters long, no spaces, include upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Click the button to return to the page you were on and log in with your new password. 06 February 2026 1 MIN READ Following his activity with the NATO Military Committee to Spain, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, continued his visit to meet with Spanish senior political and military leadership. During his stay, he also visited the Defence Staff Headquarters and the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Spain Headquarters (HQ-NRDC). In Madrid, Admiral Cavo Dragone had the honour to meet with His Majesty the King of Spain, Felipe VI. The meeting showcased Spain’s steadfast commitment to the Alliance. While highlighting the increasingly demanding security context, Admiral Cavo Dragone emphasised the importance of NATO and Spain’s dedication in preserving the transatlantic unity. During his meeting with the Chief of Defence of Spain, Admiral Teodoro E. López Calderón, CMC praised Spanish Armed Forces for their commitment on NATO’s eastern and southern flanks. CMC also engaged with Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles, with discussions focused on the implementation of the decisions taken at the NATO Summit in The Hague, while underscoring Spain’s commitment to NATO. During his visit to the HQ-NRDC, CMC praised Spain’s responsible role as a framework nation, hosting personnel from thirteen nations at the HQ-NRDC. The Rapid Deployable Corps can be deployed for a wide range of missions including: disaster management, peace support, counter-terrorism, and high-intensity war fighting. Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Military Committee visits Spain 04 February 2026 - 06 February 2026 1 / 12 The NATO Military Committee during briefings in Torrejon, Spain Left to Right – The Commander of NATO's Combined Air Operation Center (CAOC-TJ) at Torrejón Air Base, Lieutenant General Juan Pablo Sánchez de Lara with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone Left to Right – The Chief of the Spanish Space Command, Major General Isaac Manuel Crespo Zaragoza with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone Left to Right – The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, with the Director of the European Union Satellite Centre, Rear Admiral Louis Tillier On 3-4 February 2026, the NATO Military Committee visited Torrejón Air Force Base, where the Combined Air Operations Centre Torrejón (CAOC-TJ) is located. The visit included Spain’s Space Command (MESPA) and key air and space operations facilities, such as the European The NATO Military Committee during briefings at the Spanish Space Command (MESPA) The NATO Military Committee during briefings at the Spanish Space Command (MESPA) The NATO Military Committee during briefings at the European Union Satellite Center (SatCen) The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone with His Majesty the King of Spain, Felipe VI. Left to Right - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone with Spain's Chief of Defence, Admiral Teodoro E. López Calderón Staff Talks during the visit of the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Left to Right - Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit
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