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The United States is pushing for Portugal to acquire F-35 aircraft, citing the need for a robust strategic partnership.
What would happen to the US if it abandoned NATO? It would face an annual loss of approximately 12 to 15 billion dollars in direct sales, plus another 5 to 7 billion in maintenance, upgrades, and training.
The Inspectorate-General of Finance, the Court of Auditors, and the Public Prosecutor's Office will be part of an entity designed to oversee the 5.8 billion euro investment in Defence, the minister revealed in Parliament.
The President warns of “threats to the international order” and advocates for the strengthening of military capabilities
António José Seguro proposed an anti-corruption plan for the mega-European acquisition programme and wants to analyse the relationship with the USA at the Council of State. This week, the President debuts as supreme commander of the Armed Forces.
Nuno Melo reached the target for the first time, with €2 billion in assistance from other ministries.
While all allies reached the 2 percent of GDP spending target on defense last year, there's still a big gap in how much countries shell out.
However, there were wide discrepancies in spending among NATO countries, the alliance's annual report shows.
Only the United States, Hungary, and Czechia decreased their annual investment.
Portugal's highest investment ever reached the 2% target, but leaves us at the bottom alongside four other countries.
The F-35 fighter jet programme is facing new obstacles in implementing a critical software update, compromising combat capabilities while costs continue to rise.
The Minister of Defence went to Parliament to answer questions from MPs, but kept everything secret, stating that he would only reveal the details of the €5.8 billion investments in military equipment after the contracts are signed, perhaps by the end of April. For the first time, he shed light on the total costs including interest.
The Minister of Defence appeared before Parliament to answer questions from deputies but kept the details secret, stating he would only reveal the specifics of the €5.8 billion investment in military equipment after the contracts are signed, likely by the end of April. For the first time, he disclosed the total costs including interest.
The NATO Secretary-General repeats the call for Atlantic Alliance member states to invest in defence and accelerate arms production. Mark Rutte underlines the need for everyone to be prepared.
Asks whether the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) is being diverted towards war-related purposes rather than serving the country.
Next-generation vessels will cost around €100 million each and are expected to arrive in Portugal in April 2028 (Navio Luís de Camões) and December 2028 (Navio D. Dinis).
Nuno Melo emphasises that 'over the next five years, by the end of the decade in 2030, twelve new ships will be delivered to the Navy': 'It's no small matter.'
