The fifth destroyer, the USS Oscar Austin, arrived in Rota in October 2024, and the one-year delay in the arrival of the last ship had led to speculation that the Navy might backtrack on its plans due to the refusal of Spanish President Pedro Sánchez to allocate 5% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) to military spending, as demanded by American Donald Trump, and the rejection of allowing the use of Spanish bases for attacks against Iran. #USSJohnBasilone #EjércitoEEUU #BaseNavalRota (translated)



