Spain deploys artillery and sensors on the Strait of Gibraltar
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bladi
More than 100 Spanish soldiers have taken up positions on both shores of the Strait of Gibraltar, supported by cannons and surveillance equipment, according to a statement from the Spanish General Staff published on 13 November. The 4th Coastal Artillery Regiment is to spot, track and identify vessels passing through, in permanent liaison with the Spanish Navy.
More than 100 Spanish soldiers have taken up positions on both shores of the Strait of Gibraltar, equipped with cannons, sensors and transmission systems, to strengthen surveillance of maritime traffic near Morocco. According to a statement from the Spanish General Staff published on 13 November, the 4th Coastal Artillery Regiment (RACTA 4) has deployed its personnel and equipment.
RACTA 4 is the only unit of the Spanish Army trained in coastal defence across the entire national territory. Its soldiers must detect, track and identify vessels crossing the strait, and gather intelligence on activities relevant to maritime security. Uninterrupted coordination links the regiment to the Navy’s maritime operational command, and a section of the Asturias 31 infantry regiment protects the soldiers and equipment in the field.
The General Staff classes this operation among its missions of presence, surveillance and deterrence.
