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Portugal reevaluates fighter jet purchase amid US tensions
Portugal is planning to purchase new fighter jets for approximately $5.9 billion and is considering "all options." Although ...
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Portugal rethinks fighter jet plans amid geopolitical shifts
Portugal, planning to purchase new fighter jets for approximately 8.5 billion CAD, is considering "all options." Although ...
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.
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.
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.
Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry — such as the F-35 ...
The National Interest on MSN3d
Canada and Portugal May Pass on the F-35, but Germany and Turkey Are In
Germany commits to adopt the F-35 from the U.S. amidst the new rifts within the NATO alliance. Turkey may also be on track ...
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Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet
It comes after Portugal said it was also reconsidering purchasing the jet. Canada is reviewing its contract with US defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin to purchase F-35 fighter jets, its defense ...
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Portugal's government wants to reconsider order of US-made F-35 jets — but it must be reelected first
On March 13, 2025, Portugal's Defense Minister Nuno Melo ruled out replacing its aging fleet of F-16 fighter jets with F-35 Lightning fighter jets, citing concerns about the United States ...
The National Interest on MSN3d
Portugal May Not Buy the F-35 Stealth Fighter After All
Melo articulated that Portugal must take into account the potential “limitations” that the White House could impose on ...