Increased defence investment in Europe is attracting many companies, and Lufthansa is no exception. The plan may involve Portugal, through the installation of a school for German Air Force pilots, which could also be used by other NATO countries. The CEO of Lufthansa had previously hinted at this.
Lufthansa attempts to bring German Air Force pilot school to Portugal
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Context & Explainers
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte or OTAN) is a 32-member alliance facing pressure to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime routes. Disagreement among members regarding this military involvement has led to warnings about the organization's future stability. Portugal has been a member since NATO's founding in 1949 and hosts a major Joint Force Command in Oeiras.
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