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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.

·Romania
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Le FigaroLe Figaro
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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".

·Paris, France
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U.S. NewsU.S. News
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Portugal Wary of Trump's NATO Policy in Pick of Fighter Jets

·New York, United States
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SnopesSnopes
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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.

·United States
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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Wary of Trump’s Nato policy, Portugal eyes European fighter jets

The US President's apparent lurch towards Russia has shocked traditional Nato allies in Europe. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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Business InsiderBusiness Insider
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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.

·United States
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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