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Portugal Eyes €5.5 Billion F-35 Upgrade for Air Force

3/29/2025

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Portugal's Air Force is on the hunt for a modern replacement for its aging F-16 fleet, eyeing the advanced F-35 fighter jet. Maj. Gen. Joao Nogueira stressed the importance of careful evaluation amid worries about U.S. reliability and possible restrictions, as the price tag for this upgrade looms at a staggering €5.5 billion.

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Portugal's Air Force is on the hunt for a modern replacement for its aging F-16 fleet, eyeing the advanced F-35 fighter jet. Maj. Gen. Joao Nogueira stressed the importance of careful evaluation amid worries about U.S. reliability and possible restrictions, as the price tag for this upgrade looms at a staggering €5.5 billion.