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Jorge Silva Carvalho, an expert in intelligence and defence matters, also analyses the war in the Middle East.
Tekever conducted the first flight of its AR3 Evo drone featuring technology from the Danish company Quadsat, which allows it to detect and identify radar systems without emitting signals, gaining new capabilities in electronic warfare. 'This integration reflects our commitment to creating flexible, mission-ready systems capable of evolving according to...'
Lieutenant General Rafael Martins describes the American MQ-9 Reaper drones that are on their way to Lajes Field, in the Azores.
The Portuguese Army successfully tested an attack drone for the first time on Wednesday and announced plans to establish units dedicated to drones and anti-drone systems, increasing recruitment and training The post Portuguese Army unveils attack drone and new specialised drone units appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal and Slovakia sign a military cooperation agreement
In an interview, Gouveia e Melo discusses the geopolitical implications of the conflict between the US and Iran, the strategic importance of the Lajes Air Base, the need for European defence autonomy, and his future plans to develop a robotics and drone cluster in Portugal.
Exports of military-use goods accounted for less than 1% of total foreign sales in 2025, with drone sales growing significantly to represent 21% of this category, according to a study by the Banco de Portugal. The study, included in the March Economic Bulletin released this Wednesday, notes that Portuguese exports of goods with military applications...
The weight of Portuguese military goods exports is small, but it is growing noticeably, reveals a study by the Bank of Portugal. Drone exports are experiencing “very rapid growth”.
The company's stated aim is “to support authorities' decision-making”, enabling prioritisation of the most urgent interventions and accelerating the municipality's reconstruction phase.
Tekever is mapping the damage caused by the storm in Leiria using drones and a team of one hundred volunteers who have offered to support the municipality affected by Storm Kristin. Tekever confirmed to the Lusa news agency today that it is collaborating with Leiria City Council and with the authorities ...
Portugal’s tech company Tekever is one of the companies selected to help the British Armed Forces to design a new generation drone that will support Apache helicopters in attack missions. The post Portugal’s Tekever to create drones for British Armed Forces appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News Defence Minister wants Portugal to produce drones Defence Minister wants Portugal to produce drones The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, visited the Turkish company Baykar, a specialist in drone production, in search of “best practices,” highlighting the economic importance of P
The region is slated to receive investment across all three branches of the Armed Forces, including aerial surveillance using drones and a quay for the Navy's patrol vessel.
The Prime Minister's first visit to Kyiv involved tight security and a dash to greet political leaders. Montenegro made commitments on drones, the EU and Portuguese troops — but only in peacetime.
