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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
European defense manufacturers’ futures look up as Trump’s unpredictability makes allies uneasy
European defense stocks are climbing as the European Union moves to rearm the continent. However, the Trump administration‘s ...
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 ...
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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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Allies suggests passing on F-35 acquisitions amid questions of US reliability
Defence ministers from Portugal and Canada now say they must consider alternatives to the US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 ...
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Roy Barnes and Nathan Deal blame political parties for stoking division
The former Georgia governors, once fierce rivals, say the focus on red-meat issues has made it difficult for policymakers to solve problems.
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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'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 ...