Portugal wary of Trump's NATO policy in pick of fighter jets
- Portugal is reconsidering purchasing F-35 jets due to concerns about President Donald Trump's reliability and future maintenance, according to Defense Minister Nuno Melo.
- Recent tensions between the U.S. And Europe have influenced Portugal's military procurement decisions.
- The U.S.'s changing stance on NATO poses questions about reliability and maintenance access.
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Portugal is considering Europe to replace its American F-16 jets. What options has Lisbon put on the table?
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.
Defense: Portugal wants to replace its US F-16s and explores all options in particular European
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".
Portugal Wary of Trump's NATO Policy in Pick of Fighter Jets
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