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Portugal's defense sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased NATO integration and a strategic focus on economic development within the arms industry.
Portugal presented the capabilities of its national defence industry in Brussels. “What we brought here was Portuguese talent, Portuguese innovation,” highlighted the Portuguese Ambassador to NATO, Paulo Vizeu Pinheiro.
Portugal presented the capabilities of its national defence industry in Brussels. “What we brought here was Portuguese talent, Portuguese innovation,” highlighted the Portuguese Ambassador to NATO, Paulo Vizeu Pinheiro.
The alliance calls for increased production and investment in the innovation of SMEs and start-ups
Portugal went to show its worth at NATO headquarters in Brussels, with more than 40 companies from the sector.
Tekever, a national technology company based in Caldas da Rainha with engineering centres in the United Kingdom and France, is an essential case study in the European defence and security ecosystem.
On the sidelines of the AED Days, organised by the AED Cluster Portugal, the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Armaments and Defence Infrastructure (DGAPDN), António José Batista, spoke to ECO about strengthening the defence economy, the role of Portuguese companies in European value chains, and the challenges of accelerating modernisation and...
The German defence firm Diehl Defence is actively seeking partnerships in Portugal, with a particular focus on the drone industry.
Canadian officials identify a favourable environment for strengthening bilateral cooperation with Portugal.
With the three candidates for the F-16 replacement promising to invest in the national industry, the Portuguese aerospace and defence sector is awaiting a swift decision from the Government.
“The Portuguese defence ecosystem exists, and we plan to make the most of it,” guaranteed Rob Weitzman, Director of International Business Development for the F-35 at Lockheed Martin, during the “AeroSpace Advantage – Mission-Ready Capability through Industrial Integration” panel, which took place this Thursday at AED Days in Estoril. At a time when there is anticipation for...
Lockheed Martin opens the door to including Portugal in the production chain of its fifth-generation fighter, a candidate to replace the F-16s.
Portugal's military exports have seen a 100% increase over the last five years, with the United States emerging as the primary destination for these goods.
A partnership between Indian and Portuguese companies based in Braga aims to manufacture defence drones within the country.
US officials confirm the possibility of manufacturing and maintaining F-35 fighter jet parts in Portugal if the country selects the aircraft to succeed its current F-16 fleet.
The aerospace company indicates that local manufacturing is a possibility, though it remains just one element in the broader decision-making process regarding the acquisition of new fighter aircraft.
The Americans admit to producing components for the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet in Portugal, as well as performing its maintenance, should the Portuguese government choose this aircraft to replace the F-16s.
Lockheed Martin has been in contact with the Portuguese Air Force.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that she expected Europe's defence industry to have grown more in recent months, anticipating that the increase in production would not be so limited, driven by the war in Europe and, more recently, the conflict in the Middle East. “We have not seen the industry grow...”
BeyondComposite highlights that it was the only Portuguese company selected to join the FAMOUS 3 project.
The composite materials company BeyondComposite, which has been controlled by the Azevedo family since last year, has joined a European project funded by the European Defence Fund, worth 115 million euros. The company is the only Portuguese entity to join the consortium and will be responsible for the development of composite material substructures.
A report on a new naval asset or technology that has the potential to enhance Portugal's aerial capabilities.
An analysis of Portugal's increasing influence and role within the international defence industry.
They started by supplying fighter jets to Sweden, but today Saab's Gripen jets are already part of the Air Forces of countries such as South Africa, Hungary, Thailand, Brazil and, since last year, Colombia. And Saab wants to add the Portuguese Air Force to the flags currently displayed at its production facility in Linköping, ...
The Swedish company Saab is considering the assembly of Gripen fighter components in Portugal while waiting to close a deal with the Government, arguing that the country would become “more relevant” with this squadron.
Minister of National Defence Nuno Melo stated that the selection of aircraft to replace the Air Force's F-16s will follow a process guided by technical committees, not yet underway. Challenged by Socialist MP Hugo Oliveira to reveal a preference, Melo declined, citing a desire to avoid future parliamentary inquiries. He also addressed the SAFE investment programme, noting that contracts are not yet signed and emphasizing the importance of discretion. Melo reiterated that, barring issues, new military equipment—including frigates and drones—will be delivered by 2030, boosting the Portuguese defence industry. Additionally, he discussed the revision of the National Defence Strategic Concept and defended the government's approach to meeting NATO's 2% GDP defence spending target.
