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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 ...
essanews.com on MSN2h
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What to know about the collapse of Portugal's government
Portugal has slid back into more political uncertainty after its third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister ...
The Aviationist on MSN14h
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 ...
The Herald News18h
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa disbands Portugal's parliament, calls election on May 18
Portugal will hold an early parliamentary election on May 18, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday, after the government collapsed.
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What to know about the collapse of Portugal’s government
As a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, Portugal is in need of strong leadership to help handle the diplomatic crisis unleashed by the United States, which is wavering after decades of ...