Etiqueta: Portugal
Airbus takes the first step to position the Eurofighter as the replacement for the Portuguese Air Force’s F-16M fighters
Following the Portuguese government’s disenchantment with the fifth-generation F-35 fighter, the Portuguese Air Force has been evaluating and weighing proposals to move forward, in...
Portuguese Air Force receives its first U.S.-remanufactured UH-60L Black Hawk for firefighting operations
On October 9, the Portuguese Air Force revealed that it has received its first UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter remanufactured in the United States for...
Portuguese Air Force prepares to receive its first remanufactured UH-60L Black Hawk from the U.S. for firefighting operations
By decision of the Portuguese government, since 2018 the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has had firefighting among its official missions, operating with its own...
The first three new A-29N Super Tucano attack aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force arrived at the OGMA facilities
As part of the modernization process of its attack aviation, the first three new A-29N Super Tucano aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force arrived...
Portugal is reportedly considering the two future European sixth-generation fighter jets as potential replacements for its F-16M fighters
The government of Portugal has officially announced its decision to participate as an observer in one of the two European programs aimed at developing...
First flight of the new A-29N Super Tucano attack aircraft destined for the Portuguese Air Force is recorded
In a significant step toward expanding its presence in the European military market, Embraer has officially confirmed the maiden flight of the new variant...
Portuguese Air Force F-16M fighter jets conducted 20 interceptions of combat aircraft belonging to the Russian Armed Forces over the Baltic
As part of their Baltic Air Policing mission, Portuguese Air Force (FAP) F-16M fighter jets conducted a significant number of interceptions of aircraft belonging...
Facing changes in U.S. foreign policy, Portugal is reconsidering the purchase of stealth F-35A fighters to replace its F-16s
As part of an interview published yesterday by the local media outlet Público, Portugal’s Minister of Defense, Nuno Melo, hinted that the country might...
