Portugal, Trump and Fighter Jets

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 rejected the idea and confirmed that the government is considering other options
Portugal may snub F-35 fighter jets in the face of Trump administration “unpredictability”
The Lockheed Martin F-35 multirole fighter aircraft was considered the front runner to meet this need. In fact, in 2023 the Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP), General João Guilherme Rosado Cartaxo Alves stated that the F-35A was the preferred choice.
Portugal Wary of Trump's NATO Policy in Pick of Fighter Jets
Defence Minister Nuno Melo told Portugal's Publico newspaper the unpredictable nature of Trump's policy towards NATO and Europe could determine the country's pick of aircraft. "The recent U.S. stance in the context of NATO and the international geostrategic dimension,
Portugal abandons plans to replace its F-16 jets with F-35s due to Trump
Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo, who will soon leave his post, announced the cancellation of plans to purchase American F-35 fighter jets to replace the country's fleet of F-16s. He attributed this decision to the policies of US President Donald Trump,
Portugal no longer wants American F-35s because of Donald Trump
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US Air Force F-16 fighters forced to intercept 2 aircraft that invaded Mar-a-Lago airspace
A civilian aircraft flew into the no-fly zone over the property at around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, according to a statement.
Do US F-35 jets have a ‘kill switch’? European countries forced to deny claims Trump could cripple air force
Reports Ukraine could soon be unable to properly use its US-supplied F-16 fighter jets have left Europeans concerned the same ...
The Final F-16 Fighting Falcon Sortie Of The USAF 56th Fighter Wing
The last F-16 sortie at Luke AFB signals the final chapter for the 56th Fighter Wing’s beloved Viper transitioning to the ...
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F-16 fighter Falcon intercepts aircraft after violating flight restrictions over Mar-a-Lago
NORAD responded to a general aviation aircraft that was flying over Palm Beach Saturday morning violating a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). The civilian aircraft was escorted safely out of the ...
South Korean fighter jets accidentally bomb homes, injuring at least 29 people
South Korean fighter jets accidentally bombed homes during a live-fire drill with US forces, injuring more than two dozen ...
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F-16 jets intercept civilian aircraft near Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence
Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying above Mar-a-Lago over the weekend. The airspace around President Donald Trump’s golf course and residence in West Palm Beach has been ...
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Israel’s F-16I “Sufa” Fighter: The Best F-16 In The World?
The F-16I platform may be old, but the IAF will field its uniquely modified Fighting Falcon fleet for years to come.
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US Navy Air Force F-35C to fly at 2025 Columbus Air Show
A new fighter jet has been added to ... 2241 John Circle Drive. The F-35C will join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team. CAS also added U.S. Navy Legacy ...
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Lockheed Martin Secures a $266M Contract to Aid F-16 Jet Program
Lockheed Martin Corporation’s LMT Aeronautics business segment recently clinched a modification contract to support the F-16 ...