Portugal wary of Trump's NATO policy in pick of fighter jets
Portugal could replace its ageing American-made F-16 fighter jets with European jets rather than F-35s following U.S. President Donald Trump's policy shifts, the country's defence ministry said on Friday.
Portugal bins idea of purchasing F-35 fighter jets– Is it because of Trump, 'kill switch' rumours?
In spite of the Portuguese Air Force’s recommendation to purchase F-35 jets, Portugal’s outgoing defence minister has rejected the idea and confirmed that the government is considering other options
Portugal may snub F-35 fighter jets in the face of Trump administration “unpredictability”
The Lockheed Martin F-35 multirole fighter aircraft was considered the front runner to meet this need. In fact, in 2023 the Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP), General João Guilherme Rosado Cartaxo Alves stated that the F-35A was the preferred choice.
Fighter jets intercept aircraft near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
NORAD confirmed that F-16 fighter jets intercepted "general aviation aircraft" near President Donald Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago.
Wary of Trump’s Nato policy, Portugal eyes European-made fighter jets
The US President's apparent lurch towards Russia has shocked traditional Nato allies in Europe. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Canada to review purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump trade war
A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the purchase of America's F-35 fighter jet.
Carney Reviews Canada’s Order of F-35 Jets Amid Rift With US
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered a review of the country’s contract with the US’s Lockheed Martin Corp for F-35 fighter jets, a new front in the dispute between the two sides in response to tariffs and expansionist rhetoric from President Donald Trump.
Canada Could Scrap $13 Billion F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With US
Canada is reexamining its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter jets amid growing rancor over the Trump administration's tariffs on its northern neighbor and threats by President Donald Trump that it will become the 51st state.
Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet
Portugal said it was reconsidering purchasing the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet in the wake of Trump's recent policy shifts.
Ukraine's F-16 fleet is at risk from Trump. Can Europe replace it?
Europe has some jets that would suit Ukraine just as well, or even better, than the F-16, but there are major challenges if ...
US Air Force F-16 fighters forced to intercept 2 aircraft that invaded Mar-a-Lago airspace
A civilian aircraft flew into the no-fly zone over the property at around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, according to a statement.
Ukraine Faces F-16 Dilemma
The U.S.'s pullback on military and intelligence flowing to Ukraine includes essential support for radar jammers on Kyiv's ...
Do US F-35 jets have a ‘kill switch’? European countries forced to deny claims Trump could cripple air force
Reports Ukraine could soon be unable to properly use its US-supplied F-16 fighter jets have left Europeans concerned the same ...
F-16 jets scrambled, flares deployed to intercept planes flying near Mar-a-Lago, NORAD says
NORAD scrambled jets Saturday to intercept three civilian planes that violated temporary flight restrictions near President ...
F-16 fighter Falcon intercepts aircraft after violating flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago
F-16 fighter Falcon intercepts aircraft after violating flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago ...
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F-16 fighter jets fire flares to intercept unauthorized aircraft that entered no-fly zone over Trump's Mar-a-Lago
North American Aerospace Defense Command said F-16 fighter jets fired off flares to get the attention of the civilian pilot while the president finished a round of golf at his West Palm Beach ...
Portugal's government wants to reconsider order of US-made F-35 jets — but it must be reelected first
Portugal's outgoing defense minister said his country must consider the United States' reliability as a NATO ally and a ...