The Spanish deployment that responded to the Moroccan warship in Ceuta: from the activation of the BAM ‘Rayo’ to the step forward with the frigates

On October 12, coinciding with a royal visit to Ceuta, tensions arose following the movement of a Moroccan warship near the Spanish enclave. In response, the Spanish government executed a military deployment that included activating the BAM 'Rayo' maritime action ship and moving forward with naval frigates.

The deployment overshadowed traditional national holiday events and prompted reactions from government sources, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underscoring the geopolitical sensitivity surrounding sovereignty and defense in the North African autonomous city.