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Portugal, F-35 and Eu

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 trading partner.

Devdiscourse · 13h

Portugal Considers European Jets Amid US Policy Shift

Portugal is contemplating replacing its aging F-16 fighter jets with European models rather than American F-35s. This decision is influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable NATO policies and the European Commission's push for EU countries to strengthen their defense capabilities.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 11h

Portugal opts out of F-35 deal, eyes European alternatives

In an interview with the Portuguese news agency Público, Portugal's Defence Minister Nuno Melo stated that he rejected the possibility of ordering fifth-generation F-35 fighters. His decision is linked to the current policies of the Donald Trump administration and concerns that the US government may block access to software updates and spare parts

essanews.com on MSN · 16h

Portugal snubs F-35 jets over US policy concerns, eyes Rafale

In an interview with the Portuguese news agency Público, Portugal's Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced his decision against procuring fifth-generation F-35 fighters. This choice is influenced by the current policies of the Donald Trump administration and concerns over potential restrictions by the U.

Portugal no longer wants American F-35s because of Trump

Insider on MSN · 18h

A European country said it might no longer be comfortable buying F-35s because of Trump

Portugal plans to spend $6 billion on F35s to replace older jets, but its defense minister says Trump's approach to NATO allies could change that.

Politico Europe · 23h

Portugal rules out buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s air force has recommended buying the jets, but the outgoing defense minister said “the predictability of our allies” must be taken into account when making

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 23h

Portugal abandons plans to replace its F-16 jets with F-35s due to Trump

Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo, who will soon leave his post, announced the cancellation of plans to purchase American F-35 fighter jets to replace the country's fleet of F-16s. He attributed this decision to the policies of US President Donald Trump,

Shephard Media16h

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 ...

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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 ...

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Portugal Drops Plans for F-35 Citing U.S. Political Uncertainty

The recent shift in U.S. policy toward NATO has led the Portuguese Defense Minister to deem a potential F-35 procurement unlikely. In an interview with ...

FlightGlobal12h

Portugal suggests it may pass on F-35 acquisition, questioning US reliability

In a recent interview, the Portuguese defence minister said Lisbon must consider alternatives to the US-made Lockheed Martin ...

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Norway to relocate Ukrainian F-16 pilot training from Denmark to Portugal

Starting in 2025, the Norwegian Armed Forces will support their instructors in training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in Portugal. The next training program phase will be in this country, according to ...

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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.

RBC Ukraine on MSN1d

Poland to deploy F-16s to defend airspace over Baltic states

Poland will patrol the airspace over the Baltic states using F-16 fighter jets, according to a statement by Polish Defense ...

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