The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” submarine, the second unit of the S-80 series, reached a new milestone in its development when it fired its diesel engines for the first time at the shipyard in Cartagena, Spain.
The advance was announced on Friday, March 20, 2026, and represents an important step in so-called port tests, a series of tests that precede sea trials.
According to published information, the procedure brings the submarine closer to its handover to the Spanish Navy, which intends to put the vehicle into service as part of its fleet renewal and modernization program.
Az S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” it is S-80 part of a class developed to expand the operational capabilities of the Spanish Navy with platforms with greater autonomy, stealth capabilities and advanced technology.
The first start-up of the diesel engines is a significant milestone in the vessel’s schedule as it confirms progress in the integration of essential systems and prepares the submarine for the next technical test phases.
The S-80 program is one of the strategic projects of the Spanish naval defense industry, and each development step is closely monitored by both the military sector and the country’s industrial base.
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