Since the decision has been made to undertake military reform, the sooner it is done, the better.
No matter how the European situation changes, having a strong army unit will always give Spain peace of mind.
Currently, Spain is unable to develop its navy. Even if it could, it would certainly not succeed because of the British Empire, which reigns supreme over the seas. Unless there is a desire to compete fully with the United Kingdom, it's better to abandon naval development.
To avoid attracting British attention, the navy's size must remain below that of the great powers, and the main fleet must not pose a threat to the Royal Fleet of the British.
Additionally, the exorbitant expenses of the navy discourage Carlo from developing it, leaving Spain with only a few smaller ironclads, which seem quite unimpressive.
