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BOE-A-2026-2725 ·6 February 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Defensive companies: three months to adapt joint purchases or collaborative projects

Royal Decree 66/2026 sets rules for joint purchases and collaborative projects in European defence initiatives, in line with Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 and Law 12/2012. It defines the procedure for participation in collaborative projects and establishes a three-month period for adapting procurement processes. This change enhances coordination among defence entities and facilitates the execution of European defence projects in the arms sector.

In 2 key points

  1. Common procurement processes must comply with Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 (art. 3)
  2. Adaptation period: 3 months from entry into force (art. 3)

How it affects those involved

Defensive entities must update common procurement processes to comply with Regulation (EU) 2025/1106. A three-month adaptation period applies from the date of entry into force. Non-compliance risks include contract nullification and administrative sanctions. Does not affect private sector companies or entities unrelated to defence.

Lifecycle

2026-02-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-01Into forceComes into force (disposicion final primera)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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