Portugal, fighter jets and F-35

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.
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.
Portugal Snubs U.S. F-35 Jets. European Defense Stocks Climb.
Portugal's decision not to buy F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. will likely provide a boost for European defense companies, Jefferies analysts said. The country cited the need to take into account "the predictability of our allies" when making defense procurement decisions.
Portugal Rejects F-35 Fighter Jets Over US Policy Shifts, Eyes European Alternatives
Portugal has ruled out purchasing American-made F-35 fighter jets to replace its aging F-16 fleet, citing concerns over the United States' shifting geopolitical stance. Outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced the decision in an interview with Portuguese daily Público on Thursday,
Wary of Trump’s Nato policy, Portugal eyes European-made fighter jets
The US President's apparent lurch towards Russia has shocked traditional Nato allies in Europe. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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
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.
Portugal abandons plans to replace its F-16 jets with F-35s due to Trump
Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo, who will soon leave his post, announced the cancellation of plans to purchase American F-35 fighter jets to replace the country's fleet of F-16s. He attributed this decision to the policies of US President Donald Trump,
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.
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Portugal considers shift from American to European fighter jets
As uncertainty continues to ripple through NATO, Portugal stands at a critical juncture in its defense strategy. Under the uncertainty surrounding the United States' shifting NATO policy, the country ...
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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 ...