Overview

• King Felipe VI inspected and navigated the S-81 'Isaac Peral' submarine off the coast of Cartagena, marking its full operational readiness.
• The S-81 has completed its Calificación Operativa, the Navy's most demanding evaluation, after 180 days at sea and 1,700 hours of diving.
• Designed and built by Navantia, the S-81 is the first of four S-80 class submarines, showcasing Spain's advanced submarine technology.
• The submarine is equipped for a wide range of missions, including anti-surface, anti-submarine, land-attack, intelligence gathering, and special operations.
• Navantia is preparing the S-82 'Narciso Monturiol' for a June launch, with delivery targeted by late 2026, as work continues on the remaining units.