Ah, too bad for the Armada. So the project to update the Night Attack jets to the B+ standard was eventually not funded? Any news from Spain about any involvement in an F-35B purchase? It would not be advisable to lose the capacity to sustain fixed wing carrier operations until the sun get brighter, and even an off-shelf acquisition takes some years.
Years of hard work are needed to gain the capability to operate from a carrier, but you could lose it in a very short time. I hope the Spanish parliament/goverment will show more love for their Navy.

Unfortunately, the line of modernization AV-8B + was closed before having the necessary funds. In fact, these four AV-8B Night Attack Harrier was originally Attack Day, but the chain was closed, it was decided to take it to the Night Attack standard.

As for the F-35,there have been numerous interviews in which the responsible for the Armada have stated their desire to acquire at least 12 F-35B, but the cost of the apparatus and especially maintenance costs make yet very difficult to purchase.

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