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Portugal rules out buying F-35s from US

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 allies could change that.

Politico Europe · 10h

Portugal rules out buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s air force has recommended buying the jets, but the outgoing defense minister said “the predictability of our allies” must be taken into account when making

The Times of India on MSN · 7h

'Because of Donald Trump': Portugal rules out buying F-35s from US

Portugal won't buy Lockheed Martin F-35s from the United States though the country's air force gave a go-ahead for that. The country now wants to take

Tagtik on MSN · 11h

Portugal no longer wants American F-35s because of Donald Trump

Donald Trump immediately initiated a trade war at the start of his second term in the White House. The US imposes extreme trade tariffs and faces retaliatory tariffs in return. An explosive ping pong game.

F-35, Portugal and Europe

essanews.com on MSN · 4h

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.

Barron's · 11h

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.

The Asia Live · 6h

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,

The Aviationist on MSN17h

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 ...

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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 ...

the deep dive4h

Trump Unpredictability Leads Portugal to Reconsider €5.5 Billion F-35 Purchase

Portugal may back out of its planned €5.5 billion purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets, with its defense minister citing concerns about the unpredictability of the Trump administration’s ...

Contando Estrelas16h

Portugal reconsiders the purchase of the F-35 due to the turn in US foreign policy

Some of those rumors focused on the F-35, which is currently the star product of the US military industry. There have been ...

AVIONEWS3h

Portugal will not purchase F-35 fighter jets

In an interview this morning with the national daily newspaper "Público", Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced that Portugal does not intend to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United ...

6hon MSN

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 ...

The Aviationist on MSN3d

The F-35 ‘Kill Switch’: Separating Myth from Reality

With heightened tensions between Europe and the United States over NATO and Ukraine, the myth of an F-35 "kill switch", which ...

Portugal’s minority government loses a confidence vote in parliament, triggering an early general election

LISBON (AP) — Portugal’s minority government loses a confidence vote in parliament, triggering an early general election. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may ...

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