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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 · 2d

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.

F-35, Canada and Portugal

Insider on MSN · 1d

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 training center at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona in 2026. The jet is set to arrive in Canada in 2028.

Shephard Media · 2d

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 Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP), General João Guilherme Rosado Cartaxo Alves stated that the F-35A was the preferred choice.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Canada Could Scrap $13 Billion F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With US

Canada is reexamining its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter jets amid growing rancor over the Trump administration's tariffs on its northern neighbor and threats by President Donald Trump that it will become the 51st state.

2don MSN

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.

2don 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 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 ...

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 ...

1don MSN

Canada to review the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war

A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the ...

10m

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 ...

India Today18h

Can India rely on America for F-35 fighter jets?

The F-35’s reliance on US software and support raises sovereignty concerns. Portugal and Canada are reconsidering purchases ...

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