The fact
This contract replaces the Meroka, withdrawn after 40 years of service, modernizing close-in defense.
The Spanish Armada strengthens its protection against aerial and maritime threats.
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Why it matters
Ce contrat permet à l'Espagne de combler une lacune capacitaire après le retrait du Meroka, améliorant la réactivité de sa marine face aux menaces aériennes modernes.