Trump is making some US allies question the F-35, creating a golden opportunity for European defense companies
Trump's actions have caused some US allies to reconsider their commitment to buying F-35s. It could be a big opportunity for ...
The National Interest on MSN4d
Portugal May Not Buy the F-35 Stealth Fighter After All
Melo articulated that Portugal must take into account the potential “limitations” that the White House could impose on ...
The National Interest on MSN4d
Canada and Portugal May Pass on the F-35, but Germany and Turkey Are In
Germany commits to adopt the F-35 from the U.S. amidst the new rifts within the NATO alliance. Turkey may also be on track ...
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.
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.
FlightGlobal1d
F-35 still a contender for Portuguese F-16 replacement, air force says
Lisbon has not ruled out a potential future acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A despite recent comments by its defence ...
Regtechtimes on MSN1d
Portugal’s Powerful F-16 Jets Replace Costly Dutch F-35s in NATO Baltic Skies Realignment
Four Portuguese F-16 fighter jets have arrived at Ämari Air Base in Estonia, taking over NATO’s air policing duties in the ...
Daily Wrap on MSN1d
Portugal rethinks F-35 purchase amid US relations concerns
Portugal, planning to purchase new fighter jets for approximately £4.5 billion, is considering "all options." Although just a ...
Canada Air Force General Issues Warning Over 'Irresponsible' F-35 Purchase
American defense firm Lockheed Martin has lauded the F-35 as "most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world." ...
The Aviationist19d
Portugal Drops Plans for F-35 Citing U.S. Political Uncertainty
(Image credit: David M Parody) Noteworthy, the F-35 procurement by Portugal has always been somewhat controversial. In April 2024, Air Force Chief of Staff General João Cartaxo Alves confirmed ...
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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 ...
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Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
But several NATO members are now preparing to acquire dozens of new F-35 to replace their aging fleets that include aircraft ...