Although there has been no official statement made, the Armada's preference for a replacement for the AV-8B+ Harrier is the F-35B Lightning II. Is there any other choice?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Harrier GR Mk.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1979

Six AV-8B+ Harriers from 9 Escuadrilla in formation as part of the events commemorating the centenary of the Arma Aerea de la Armada.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Harrier GR Mk.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1979

The primary role of the AB212+ is to support the Marines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 212 / UH-1N - СШАUSA - 1968

An AB212+ landing on the deck of the frigate Canarias (F86). The type is regularly used for surveillance missions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 212 / UH-1N - СШАUSA - 1968

An AB212 about to land on the flight deck of the strategic projection ship Juan Carlos I (L61), which replaced the aircraft carrier Principe de Asturias (R11) as the Armada's flagship.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 212 / UH-1N - СШАUSA - 1968

The Armada's future helicopter will be a navalised version of the NH90, assigned to 5 Escuadrilla. Prototype NH90 GSPA01 during tests fitted with armament mounts undertaken at the Airbus Helicopters factory in Albacete.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: NH Industries NH-90 - InternationalInternational - 1995

During the course of its long operational career, the Sea King has undertaken many roles with the Armada. Currently, the type is used for tactical troop transport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959

Sea Kings assigned to 5 Escuadrilla are currently dedicated to tactical troop transport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959

The sole Citation VII assigned to 4 Escuadrilla is primarily used for VIP transport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 650 Citation III/VI/VII - СШАUSA - 1979

The Seahawk is the primary helicopter embarked on the Armada's frigates.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawk / S-70B - СШАUSA - 1979

A Seahawk participates in training with an Equipo Operativo de Seguridad (operation security team).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky SH-60 Sea Hawk / S-70B - СШАUSA - 1979

Built by Spanish firm Indra, the Pelicano UAV was tested by the Armada in 2017 as a potential surveillance aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Indra Pelicano - ИспанияSpain - 2011