The S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” submarine, the second example of the S-80 series, has reached a new milestone in its development by starting diesel engines for the first time at the Cartagena shipyard, Spain.
The progress was announced on Friday 20 March 2026 and represents an important step in the so-called port trials, a series of tests carried out before the sea trials phase.
According to widespread information, the procedure brings the submarine closer to its future delivery to the Spanish Navy, which plans to integrate the unit as part of the renewal and modernization program of its underwater fleet.
L’S-82 “Narciso Monturiol” is part of the class S-80developed to expand the operational capabilities of the Spanish Navy with platforms equipped with greater autonomy, stealth and technological capabilities.
The initial activation of the diesel engines is considered a significant moment in the ship’s program, confirming progress in the integration of essential systems and preparing the submarine for the next phases of technical testing.
The S-80 program is one of the strategic projects of the Spanish naval defense industry, and each new progress in the development of these units is closely followed by both the military sector and the country’s industrial base.
Source and images: Ministerio de Defensa / @Defensagob. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
