Defense Ministry changes protocols after the incursion of Moroccan ships on July 30 in Ceuta: "We no longer wait to act"

Spain's Ministry of Defense has altered its military protocols following an incursion of Moroccan vessels into Ceuta territorial waters on July 30. Under the updated directives, the Spanish Navy has increased surveillance and adopted a posture of immediate action rather than waiting before responding to such maritime intrusions.

The policy shift addresses security challenges in the North African enclave. By removing the waiting period for operational responses, the Spanish military aims to establish a more proactive deterrent against unauthorized foreign vessel movements in the region.