The frigate Christopher Columbus It is the most modern in Spain today. Its AEGIS combat system and SPY-1D multifunction radar give it an advantage in its anti-aircraft defense capabilities. This combat system, of North American origin, is the same one that is integrated into the destroyers that the United States maintains in the Rota naval base as part of the anti-missile shield.
According to the media “precisely this capacity was exhibited before the Commander of the Permanent Group of the I’LL TAKEwith Canadian and British representation.” “During their visit, this alliance headquarters witnessed the departure maneuver from the port of Aksaz (Türkiye). Subsequently, the rear admiral visited the facilities of the Spanish ship.”
According to the publication, during briefing Initially, the Spanish troops updated NATO on the tactical situation of the units of interest in the area of responsibility of the operation. “Finally, they witnessed a internal training at the Information and Combat Center (CIC)in which the frigate had to face a simulated threat against enemy planes, missiles, drones and ships of a fictitious country”, .
Regarding the characteristics of this military ship, it is published that it is equipped with SSM 8 HARPOON 1C and SAM missiles (with a 48-cell vertical launcher for SM-2 and ESSM). “The frigate has a displacement capacity of 6,391 tons, has a length of 146 metersa beam of 19 meters, a draft of 7.4 meters and a maximum speed of 28 knots”.
With this deployment, the Defense General Staff assures in statements obtained by the digital that “the commitment of Spain and the Navy to the Alliance is reinforced, as well as the solidarity with the rest of the NATO member countries, thus supporting way to deterrence and collective defense in and from the sea”.
