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The Minister of Defence travelled to France for the ceremonies marking the 108th anniversary of the Battle of La Lys.
The inflow and outflow of military personnel, the evolution of applications, admissions, incorporations, and departures are essential to assess difficulties in recruitment and retention of personnel, says the PS.
Chega has presented a proposal for the National Defence Day to be transformed into National Defence Week, allowing for the 'military inspection' of those called up.
This was the first meeting of this council with the new President of the Republic, who has already expressed concern regarding a “balanced” modernisation of the Armed Forces.
The President of the Republic warned this Saturday, March 28, of a “particularly demanding international context” due to the “re-emergence of high-intensity armed conflicts,” advocating for the need to strengthen and modernise the Portuguese Armed Forces while maintaining investment in social areas. António José Seguro highlighted that the world is going through “a period of profound changes” and warned of “political fragmentation,” the attempt to “hollow out multilateral organisations,” and the direct impacts of conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. These statements were made during the ceremony of the presentation of the Armed Forces to the new President of the Republic, which took place in the Liberdade garden in Santarém. Seguro believes that the war in Ukraine has “abruptly” changed the perception of collective security, requiring States to take “measures compatible with the mission of defence and safeguarding national sovereignty.”
At the Armed Forces presentation ceremony held in Santarém, António José Seguro stated that the world is going through “a period of profound changes.”
This ceremony, part of the start of President António José Seguro's term, reaffirms the institutional bond between the Portuguese Armed Forces and the Head of State.
Innovating in the Armed Forces means uniting leadership, training, and technology with a culture of learning.
An interview with authors M. Margarida Pereira-Müller and Cidália Vargas Pecegueiro about their book documenting the experiences of Portuguese women in military and security missions abroad, covering their motivations, the challenges of cultural adaptation, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality within the Armed Forces.
The mayor did not respond to Nuno Melo's phone call or message, but the minister guaranteed that military aid went ahead regardless. Gonçalo Lopes refused to get involved in controversies over phone calls and thanked the Armed Forces for their work.
The Minister of National Defence stated today that the level of readiness of the Armed Forces during the severe weather that hit the country was “the maximum from the first day”, refuting claims of delays.
The Armed Forces have more than a thousand military personnel on the ground to help the population of the municipalities affected by the passage of storm Kristin. Over 200 vehicles, 23 engineering vehicles, generators, helicopters and an Air Force C-130 have also been made available. 'The Armed Forces have been carrying out tasks of clearing and cleaning roads ...
The Armed Forces announced they will provide 18 tonnes of tarpaulins for homes hit by the storm.
A storm lasting around four hours caused damage in the municipality of Figueiró dos Vinhos. The armed forces have been deployed to assist with repair and recovery efforts, helping clear debris, restore infrastructure and support affected residents.
Major-General Jorge Saramago says the Armed Forces have the capacity to rapidly reinforce the response on the ground, and can mobilise thousands of military personnel, particularly the Army. However, he emphasises that the decision rests with the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection, which coordinates relief and formalises any request for support.
The Armed Forces said today they are taking part in assisting people affected by Storm Kristin, with 240 military personnel engaged in various relief operations.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, said today that the Armed Forces will bolster resources on the ground owing to the possibility of flooding early next week.
Support for those affected by the damage caused by depression Kristin includes the deployment of personnel and equipment, such as tarpaulins to cover roofs. ANEPC is working together with the Air Force and the Armed Forces.
The admiral says his opponent disrespected the Armed Forces. Gouveia Melo spent the day in Porto and also took a swipe at the Prime Minister, suggesting he bring the Health Minister on the campaign.
Presidential candidate Gouveia e Melo said today that André Ventura had “crossed the line” by wearing military camouflage, noted that the Chega leader did not even complete compulsory military service, and said he had shown disrespect to the Armed Forces.
Presidential candidate Gouveia e Melo accused André Ventura today of having “crossed the line” by wearing military camouflage, noted that the Chega leader did not even perform compulsory military service, and said he disrespected the Armed Forces.
André Pestana stressed that, as the President of the Republic is the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, he should have the courage to say that they need to be defending the population in summer, when wildfires occur.
