The Armada (Spanish Navy) has successfully concluded the Exercise SINKEX 25, enhancing its advanced training with live weapons
The Armada has successfully completed the advanced live weapons exercise SINKEX 25 conducted on June 15 and 16, 2025. This exercise was key to strengthening the operational capabilities of the Armada’s naval, air, and submarine units, while enabling training in the employment of weapon systems in a simulated, but realistic, high-intensity scenario.
Several naval units participated in the exercise including the F-100 frigates „Blas de Lezo“ and “Álvaro de Bazán“, the LHD „Juan Carlos I,“ the S-80 submarine „Isaac Peral,“ the LPD „Castilla,“ and the F-80 frigate „Santa María,“ as well as naval air units and aircraft from the Spanish Air Force. This provided a comprehensive training in the use of a wide range of weapon systems, and the simulation of real-life combat scenarios.
A key exercise for the Armada
SINKEX 25 has permitted the Armada to practice in the use of several weapon systems, certifying their effectiveness. This exercise has once again demonstrated that our most modern naval units are highly capable and ready for action.
Furthermore, this type of exercises contribute to spreading a message of deterrence, demonstrating Spain’s solidarity and commitment to collective defense and shared security to guarantee peace, global security, and international legality.
Participation of Submarine “Isaac Peral” (S-81)
Of particular interest was the participation in this exercise of the submarine „Isaac Peral“. The S-81 launched a series of torpedoes as part of the training and evaluation process of its weapons.
