Spain to Receive Disassembled US Harrier Jets for Spare Parts (xataka.com)

• Five disassembled AV-8B Harrier from USMC to be used as spare parts for Spanish Navy.
• Parts will keep the 9th Squadron operational aboard Juan Carlos I until 2032.
• Decision follows Spain's rejection of F-35B; Spain becomes last major Harrier operator.

"The Spanish Navy will receive five disassembled AV-8B Harrier jets from the United States to serve as a spare parts reservoir, extending the operational life of its Harrier fleet aboard the Juan Carlos I until 2032. This pragmatic solution follows Spain's refusal to purchase the F-35B. The aircraft will be cannibalized at Rota, while Airbus expands maintenance contracts. Spain is set to become the last major operator of the Harrier model."