Spain approves €37 million radar deal with Ukraine

Spain has approved an agreement that will enable the country to sign a contract for the production and delivery of the Lanza LTR-25 long-range tactical radar system to Ukraine, along with full logistical support.

According to a statement published on the Spanish government’s website, the agreement authorises both the manufacturing and supply of the LTR-25 radar and the provision of its associated logistics services.

The initiative is intended to strengthen collective efforts by Spain and its allies to bolster Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities.

The agreement is valued at approximately 37 million euros and will remain in effect from the date of signing until December 31, 2026. It does not include any option for extension.

The LTR-25 is a state-of-the-art three-dimensional (3D) long-range radar developed by the Spanish defence company Indra. The system includes an automatic Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capability and a secondary surveillance radar (IFF/SSR) that can identify targets by issuing queries and automatically processing transponder replies.

The radar is designed for flexible deployment and can be transported by road, air (via aircraft or helicopter), rail, or sea. All elements of the LTR-25 are fully integrated, allowing the radar to retain its complete operational and transport functionality.

Lanza radar systems are in service on five continents and have been procured by several NATO members, including the United Kingdom and Italy.

In November, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain would provide a total of 817 million euros in support to Ukraine, with 615 million euros designated specifically for military assistance.

It was also reported that the Spanish government has introduced a financial instrument worth 200 million euros to support Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.