The Government extends the life of the Dragon 8x8 armored vehicles, delivered late and which the PP labeled a "failure", with almost 70 million euros

The Spanish Council of Ministers has authorized two framework agreements totaling nearly 70 million euros to support the operational lifecycle, maintenance, and service entry of the VCR 8x8 Dragón combat vehicles. This funding aims to extend the utility of the armored fleet, which has faced significant delivery delays since its inception.

The project has previously drawn political criticism, with the People's Party (PP) characterizing the vehicle program as a failure. The new investment is intended to address the logistical and management requirements necessary to integrate these units into active service.