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Spain Ditches €285M Israeli Missile Deal Amid Gaza Conflict

6/3/2025

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In a bold move, Spain's Defence Ministry has scrapped a €285 million deal for 168 Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Israel, seeking to reduce reliance on Israeli technology amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Instead, Spain is eyeing the US-made Javelin missile as a potential replacement while strategizing to cut ties with Israeli military systems.

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In a bold move, Spain's Defence Ministry has scrapped a €285 million deal for 168 Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Israel, seeking to reduce reliance on Israeli technology amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Instead, Spain is eyeing the US-made Javelin missile as a potential replacement while strategizing to cut ties with Israeli military systems.