SPMARFOR HQ

Official account of the Spanish Maritime Forces Headquarters.

Currently serving as #CTFAtlantic

@JFCNorfolk @NATO_MARCOM @NATO

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether ⚓

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

Official account of the Spanish Maritime Forces Headquarters (SPMARFOR). 🇪🇸 Currently serving as @NATO as Commander Task Force Atlantic #CTFAtlantic leading multinational maritime operations in support of collective defence and maritime security.

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

#CTFAtlantic brings together military personnel from 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇺🇸 the United States, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France and 🇹🇷 Türkiye, serving under one headquarters.
Together, they strengthen NATO's collective maritime readiness in the North Atlantic.
#StrongerTogether

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

⚓ A capable force operating under #CTFAtlantic, the 🇪🇸 Spanish Expeditionary Strike Group:
- Command ship ESPS Castilla
- LHD ESPS Juan Carlos I
- Frigates ESPS Blas de Lezo and ESPS Reina Sofía
- Combat supply ship ESPS Patiño
- Reinforced Marine Landing Force

#WeAreNATO

[Estado Mayor Defensa 🇪🇸 @EMADmde]

⚓️ La Fuerza Naval de la @NATO mandada por 🇪🇸, Commander Task Force Atlantic, ha navegado en la zona del Atlántico norte y en aguas del Ártico participando en la actividad de vigilancia reforzada #NeptuneStrike 26-3.
⚓️Se ha reforzado las capacidades aliadas, mejorando la seguridad, garantizando la libre circulación comercial y protegiendo las líneas de comunicación marítimas.
⚓️A bordo del 🚢'Castilla' se recibió a la ministra de Asuntos Exteriores de Islandia.#MOPS @Armada_esp

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

@MFAIceland @STRIKFORNATO @JFCNorfolk @NATO_MARCOM 🎥 While #NeptuneStrike ⁹has come to an end, our mission continues.

From operations across the North Atlantic and Arctic to engagement with Allies ashore, every activity strengthens interoperability and contributes to a safe & secure Alliance.

Takk, Reykjavík! 🇮🇸
@MFAIceland

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

#CTFAtlantic has completed its participation in #NeptuneStrike 26-3, strengthening Allied readiness and maritime security in the North Atlantic and Artic
Great visit to Reykiavik 🇦🇽 and welcome @MFAIceland aboard ESP S Castilla
#WeAreNATO
@STRIKFORNATO @JFCNorfolk @NATO_MARCOM

[NATO Maritime Command @NATO_MARCOM]

#SeaBreeze26-2 has concluded after two weeks of multinational mine countermeasures training off the coast of Portland, UK. Operating under #CTFAtlantic, #SNMCMG1 trained alongside Allied, Partner and Ukrainian 🇺🇦 naval forces to strengthen interoperability, readiness and maritime security. Read more 👉 https://t.co/P0zraPOnVX

[Estado Mayor Defensa 🇪🇸 @EMADmde]

⚓ ¡Avante todo! .El Grupo de Combate Expedicionario #DespliegueAtlántico zarpa de Reikiavik rumbo a España 🇪🇸.

⚓️Durante su navegación hacia territorio nacional, como Commander Task Force (CTF) Atlantic, seguirá vigilando y protegiendo el entorno marítimo.

⚓️La agrupación naval española demuestra nuestro firme compromiso con la disuasión y defensa colectiva de la Alianza Atlántica. #MOPS @Armada_esp @NATO_MARCOM

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

🫡 Behind every military operation are the men and women who make it possible.

During #NeptuneStrike 🔱, the people behind Allied readiness bring with them skill, commitment, and teamwork 🤝 that protect the Alliance every day.

📸 They tell the story of service, professionalism, and dedication ⭐️ at the heart of @NATO operations.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪
#ArcticSentry ❄️

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

Who has the best office view? 🌍

The view is impressive. The mission is what matters.

Beyond the horizon, Allied ships operate together during Neptune Strike to safeguard the North Atlantic and High North, strengthen deterrence and ensure the Alliance is ready.

📸 UK MOD, Armada, Marine Nationale

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO |
@MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

As an officially verified account ☑️, we remain committed to providing accurate, timely and reliable information about our activities and operations.

In an era of information overload, always verify sources and rely on official channels.

#ThinkBeforeYouShare #StrongerTogether

[NATO Maritime Command @NATO_MARCOM]

⚓ UKs CSG and Spanish Maritime Forces @Spmarfor are participating in #NeptuneStrike 26-3 under the activation of NATO's CTF-Atlantic, strengthening Allied interoperability, readiness, and collective defence at sea.
#NATO #CTFAtlantic #ArcticSentry #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO #NeptuneStrike
@Armada_esp
@SHAPE_NATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @spmarfor | @EMADmde| @SpainNATO | @Defensagob | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @COMUKCSG | @DefenceHQ| @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

It’s not just World Cups ⚽️ that Spain 🇪🇸 excels at!

In the High North ❄️, our Spanish Allies are demonstrating their versatile capabilities as part of #NeptuneStrike 🔱.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪
#ArcticSentry ❄️

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

A secure High North is built together! 🛡️

#NeptuneStrike 26-3 brings together Allied capabilities to strengthen integration, reinforce collective defence and demonstrate @NATO's ability to deter, defend and respond across the High North.

Prepared. Integrated. Ready.

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@COMUKCSG | @UKNATO | @DefenceOps | @DefenceHQ | @RoyalNavy | @UKCDS_MOD | @GenGJenkinsRM | @smrmoorhouse | @SHAPE_NATO | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @HMSPWLS | @RFATidespring | @MarineNationale | @EtatMajorFR | @FranceOTAN | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

👁️ Through the lens of vigilance, @NATO keeps watch 🛡️ across the High North ❄️🧭 and beyond 🌊⚓️.

#NeptuneStrike 🔱
#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

⚽❤️ We couldn't love this post more, @STRIKFORNATO!

Proud to represent Spain during #NeptuneStrike while celebrating this incredible achievement back home. 🇪🇸⚓

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

It’s not just World Cups ⚽️ that Spain 🇪🇸 excels at!

In the High North ❄️, our Spanish Allies are demonstrating their versatile capabilities as part of #NeptuneStrike 🔱.

#WeAreNATO 🛡️
#StrongerTogether 💪
#ArcticSentry ❄️

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

Allied Combat Power in Action! 🇪🇸

Neptune Strike 26-3 marks the exercise series' first expansion into the High North and North Atlantic as part of Arctic Sentry, a @NATO Enhanced Vigilance Activity.

This activity demonstrates the Alliance's ability to operate effectively in one of NATO's most strategically significant and demanding environments.

📸 @Armada_esp

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@SHAPE_NATO |@NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples | @NATO_MARCOM | @NATO_AIRCOM | @STRIKFORNATO | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

Spanish Expeditionary Strike Group, under command of @STRIKFORNATO has conducted an AntiSubmarine Exercise during #NeptuneStrike 26-3, enhancing Allied interoperability and readiness.
An exercise in which naval and air units detect and combat submarines
@STRIKFORNATO @JFCNorfolk

[NATO Allied Joint Force Command Norfolk - JFCNF @JFCNorfolk]

From the flight deck to the target area! 🎯

🇪🇸Spanish AV-8B Harrier II jets launch from the Spanish Expeditionary Strike Group, demonstrating @NATO's ability to project credible maritime combat power wherever security demands it.

Through seamless multinational integration, Allied forces strengthen deterrence, enhance interoperability, and reinforce the Alliance's commitment to collective defence across the maritime domain.

📸@Armada_esp

#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@SHAPE_NATO | @NATO_MARCOM | @spmarfor | @EMADmde | @SpainNATO | @Defensagob | @STRIKFORNATO | @NATO_AIRCOM | @IcelandNATO | @MFAIceland | @COMUKCSG | @DefenceHQ | @NATOJFCBS | @JFC_Naples

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

🇪🇸⚓ BZ shipmates, mission accomplished!

Commitment, teamwork and resilience lead to success, at sea and on the pitch.

Congratulations to @SEFutbol on becoming FIFA World Champions 2026! 🏆👏

[Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol @SEFutbol]

⭐️⭐️ ¡¡𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗢!!

#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

Training in this environment provides realistic opportunities to integrate multinational capabilities, refine procedures and adapt to an increasingly complex and evolving security landscape.
#WeAreNATO #ArcticSentry #NeptuneStrike
@JFCNorfolk @NATO_MARCOM @STRIKFORNATO

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

Spanish Expeditionary Strike Group, under command of @STRIKFORNATO has conducted a "long range maritime strike" exercise during Neptune Strike 26-3.
This is a tactical action that uses fighter jets launched from the sea to attack long-range ground targets and back to the ship.

[SPMARFOR HQ @spmarfor]

Neptune Strike 26-3, marks the series' first expansion into the High North/North Atlantic as part of Arctic Sentry, one of NATO's enhanced Vigilance Activity and extends the Alliance’s operational reach into one of NATO’s most strategically significant and demanding environments.