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 ...
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Incensed By Trump, Portugal Says No to the F-35
We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices,” Portuguese defense minister Nuno Melo told a local news outlet ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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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 ...
Portugal Snubs U.S. F-35 Jets. European Defense Stocks Climb.
Portugal's decision not to buy F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. will likely provide a boost for European defense companies, Jefferies analysts said. The country cited the need to take into account "the ...
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Portugal Rejects F-35 Fighter Jets Over US Policy Shifts, Eyes European Alternatives
Portugal has ruled out purchasing American-made F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging F-16 fleet, citing concerns over the United States' shifting geopolitical stance. Outgoing Defense Minister Nuno ...
US Arms Sales Suffer Setback After Ukraine Weapons Pause
Portugal and other European countries are beginning to question the U.S.' reliability as a defense ally despite its dominant ...
Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister
Canada is actively looking at potential alternatives to the U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter and will hold conversations with ...