Writing for El Pais, Miguel González argued that the Spanish Air Force now lacks a credible Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) capability after the retirement of its Boeing 707.
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Phasing out the classic Boeing aeroplane also took away the ability to refuel F/A-18s in mid-air. A plan to lease A330 MRTTs remains in limbo.