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Portugal wary of Trump's NATO policy in pick of fighter jets
- Portugal is considering replacing its F-16 fighter jets with European models rather than F-35s due to concerns about geopolitical uncertainty and US President Donald Trump's NATO policies.
- Outgoing Defence Minister Nuno Melo expressed worries that the unpredictable nature of Trump's policies could impact Portugal's defense acquisitions and limit access to software updates and spare parts for F-35s.
- Portugal's decision follows the collapse of its center-right government, necessitating a reassessment of the predictability of allies in defense acquisitions.
- The European Commission is urging EU countries to identify pressing defense needs and prioritize European defense production to counter potential threats.
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Portugal is considering all options - American F-35 or European aircraft - to replace the American F-16 aircraft that currently equip its air force. According to the Defense Ministry in Lisbon, the latter will soon no longer be usable, News.ro reports.
·Romania
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The Portuguese government has specified that the decision will take into account "the current geopolitical context (which) shows the need to strengthen the European defence pillar of NATO".
·Paris, France
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Portugal Wary of Trump's NATO Policy in Pick of Fighter Jets
·New York, United States
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
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