Spain doesn't have a standing in aerospace against Germany, France or UK or Asian states in most aspects. It's a manufacturer, not a major R&D base building new fighter designs. Obviously, it's developed country with high per person output in tech sector like most former colonial powers (even though Spain and Portugal are weakest among them). But yet, overall technological, economic and military output is midget which won't prolong as Spanish economy has been nosediving and unrests are rising. Spain is indeed an underdog in European and global politics.
We don't see Spain testing and deploying giant strategic weapons, testing nukes, sending rockets in space, planets or building space stations or bullying around anyone with its military might or economic prowess. Spain's era is just no more.
that is not accurate, technology is not about pride, but about practicality see
First two new-build aircraft to be delivered in P1Eb FW configuration
Madrid, 23 January 2018 – Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Spanish Air Force the first two Eurofighter Typhoons to be produced in the latest configuration with enhanced air-to-surface capabilities.
The aircraft were manufactured at the Getafe Final Assembly Line in the P1Eb FW (Phase 1 Enhanced Further Work) configuration which marks a key step in the overall Eurofighter evolution plan.
https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/...est-standard-eurofighter-to-spanish-air-force
Tell me where is Getafe?
Airbus transforms its Getafe plant into Europe's third largest aerospace facility
Airbus transforms its Getafe plant into Europe's third largest aerospace facility
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Eurocopter’s Tiger combat helicopter program has reached an important new milestone with the maiden flight on July 29 of the initial Tiger HAD/E variant assembled at Eurocopter’s Spanish facilities in Albacete, Spain.
Eurocopter’s Tiger combat helicopter program has reached an important milestone with the maiden flight of the initial Tiger HAD/E variant assembled at Eurocopter's Spanish facilities in Albacete, Spain.
verticalmag.com
Talgo 350 (T350) Very High Speed Trains
Talgo 350 (T350) is a very high speed train developed by Patentes Talgo (Tren Articulado Ligero Goicoechea Oriol), a Spanish company.
Talgo 350 (T350) is a very high speed train developed by Patentes Talgo (Tren Articulado Ligero Goicoechea Oriol), a Spanish…
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what about designing an aircraft carrier?
The Spanish shipbuilder Navantia, 100% owned by the Spanish Government, is a world reference in the design, construction and integration of state-of-the-art war ships, as well as ship repairs & modernizations. It is also engaged in the design and manufacture of Integrated Platform Management Systems, Fire Control Systems, Combat Systems, Command and Control systems, Propulsion Plants and through life support for all its products. Even though its main line of activity is in the naval field, Navantia designs and manufactures systems for the Army and the Air Force, and it is a first class company in the development, fabrication and maintenance of engines, generator groups and turbines, as well.
Aircraft Carriers and Amphibian
www.navantia.es