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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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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.

Trump, Portugal and Trade War

Reuters on MSN · 2d

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.

Firstpost · 3d

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

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Canada to Review the Purchase of F-35 Fighter Planes in Light of Trump Trade War

A spokesman for Canada's defense minister says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the minister to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet

2don MSN

Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet

It has made a legal commitment of funds for the first 16 aircraft.The first jet is expected to be delivered to the F-35 ...

The National Interest on MSN2d

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 ...

Politico Europe2d

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

Portugal is getting cold feet about replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump ...

3don MSN

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 ...

The Aviationist on MSN3d

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 ...

Shephard Media3d

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 ...

Possible boycott of US super fighter by closest ally: “It was the fighter we needed, but we are examining other alternatives”

Portugal has announced that it will not go ahead with the purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft. Canada is also looking for alternatives to the powerful ...

essanews.com on MSN23h

Canada rethinks F-35 deal amid US tensions, eyes Swedish jets

Canada is considering purchasing fighter jets other than the F-35 due to tensions with the USA. We present the background of ...

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