Spanish Navy names second S-80 submarine Narciso Monturiol

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has held a naming ceremony for the submarine Narciso Monturiol (S82), the second unit of the S-80 series built for the Spanish Navy.

As informed, the ceremony took place on October 2, 2025, at Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena. The formal event was presided over by the Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, with the participation of the Chief of the Defence Staff (JEMAD), the Chief of the Navy Staff (AJEMA), and other naval authorities.

Gonzalo Mateo-Guerrero, Director of Operations and Business at Navantia, highlighted the importance of the program at the industrial, strategic, commercial and defense levels during the ceremony.

The S-82 Narciso Monturiol is an advanced Spanish submarine measuring 80.8 meters in length with a 7.3-meter diameter and an immersion displacement of around 3,000 tons.

Powered by the BEST-AIP (air-independent propulsion) system, it can remain submerged for several weeks without surfacing, ensuring stealth and operational endurance. Named after Narciso Monturiol, a pioneer of underwater navigation, the S-82 embodies Spain’s commitment to naval innovation.

In November 2023, Navantia delivered the first S-80 submarine to the Spanish Navy, Isaac Peral. The launching ceremony for the submarine was hosted in April 2022. 

The S-80 program has meant a technological leap for Navantia and its cooperating industries, placing them at the forefront of the world’s conventional submarines market. Around one hundred companies from 11 different Spanish regions are taking part in the program.