Minister of Defence Nuno Melo confirmed that the 3.9 billion euro acquisition of three Italian frigates will include 325 million euros in returns for the Portuguese national industry. The minister highlighted that 8.3% of the total investment will benefit domestic companies, including Tekever and Critical Software.
Defence Minister details economic return from Italian frigate deal
Tuesday, 22 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Nuno Melo is the president of CDS-PP (Centro Democrático e Social – Partido Popular), a Christian democratic party in Portugal. In the story he linked Chega's position to socialism, compared André Ventura to Donald Trump, and urged party members to vote 'in conscience' in the presidential runoff on the 8th, a stance that could affect centre‑right voters.
4 sources
- Frigates: Nuno Melo reveals details of the largest Defence deal ever, with €310 million in missilesexpresso.pt ·
- Frigate deal includes 325 million for the national industry, says ministerpublico.pt ·
- Italian frigates: 8.3% for Portuguese companiesobservador.pt ·
- Nuno Melo highlights 8.3% participation of Portuguese industries in the new frigatescnnportugal.iol.pt ·
