F-35 Map Shows Who Is Buying US Stealth Fighter Jets
Canadian leaders are reconsidering their order of 88 F-35s amid questions of overreliance on their southern neighbor.
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Portugal May Not Buy the F-35 Stealth Fighter After All
Melo articulated that Portugal must take into account the potential “limitations” that the White House could impose on ...
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Canada and Portugal May Pass on the F-35, but Germany and Turkey Are In
Germany commits to adopt the F-35 from the U.S. amidst the new rifts within the NATO alliance. Turkey may also be on track ...
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F-35 still a contender for Portuguese F-16 replacement, air force says
Lisbon has not ruled out a potential future acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A despite recent comments by its defence ...
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Portugal Drops Plans for F-35 Citing U.S. Political Uncertainty
With the F-35 seemingly off the table, Portugal's next move remains unclear. When asked about the possibility of acquiring the Dassault Rafale, Melo declined to comment. Various options will likely be ...
Trump is making some US allies question the F-35, creating a golden opportunity for European defense companies
Trump's actions have caused some US allies to reconsider their commitment to buying F-35s. It could be a big opportunity for ...
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Portugal’s Powerful F-16 Jets Replace Costly Dutch F-35s in NATO Baltic Skies Realignment
Four Portuguese F-16 fighter jets have arrived at Ämari Air Base in Estonia, taking over NATO’s air policing duties in the ...
Canada joins Portugal in weighing alternatives to the US-made F-35 fighter jet
Portugal said it was reconsidering purchasing the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet in the wake of Trump's recent policy shifts.
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Portugal Drops Plans for F-35 Citing U.S. Political Uncertainty
(Image credit: David M Parody) Noteworthy, the F-35 procurement by Portugal has always been somewhat controversial. In April 2024, Air Force Chief of Staff General João Cartaxo Alves confirmed ...
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Portugal's government wants to reconsider order of US-made F-35 jets — but it must be reelected first
On March 13, 2025, Portugal's Defense Minister Nuno Melo ruled out replacing its aging fleet of F-16 fighter jets with F-35 Lightning fighter jets, citing concerns about the United States ...
Nato allies rethink F-35 purchases amid growing rift with US
NATO countries are reconsidering their F-35 purchases citing recent US actions and geopolitical tensions. Portugal, Canada, and Germany plan to review ...
Canada Air Force General Issues Warning Over 'Irresponsible' F-35 Purchase
American defense firm Lockheed Martin has lauded the F-35 as "most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world." ...