Latest news and stories about defence sector in Portugal for expats and residents.
The defence and security sector has gained increasing relevance recently, as a result of the current international context. An Oliver Wyman report concluded that global defence spending is expected to grow by 6.7% by 2035, with Europe leading this investment with an increase of 7.8%, rising from 571...
The United States and the Middle East are emerging as strategic markets for Portuguese defence companies, amid growing global demand and the sector's international expansion, according to the president of the AED Cluster. In an interview with Lusa, prior to the ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran, José Neves admits...
Optimal Group has won the Portuguese Navy tender to install ballistic protection on the patrol boat NRP Escorpião, marking the first step in expanding the Portuguese company's composite ballistic protection solution within the defence sector. Following the production of drone fuselages, the group has plans to offer a...
Workers' bodies representing employees at the Alfeite naval arsenal are advocating for the site's and workforce's integration into the Portuguese Navy.
