Aerospace Engineering course continues to post a record-breaking average in Portugal: 'it has very good talent — we see that in the people we recruit'

Automotive and aerospace have 'many critical solutions in common'

Swedish Saab wants to produce part of the Gripen fighter jets in Portugal

The Swedish aerospace company Saab is exploring the possibility of manufacturing components for its Gripen fighter jets within Portuguese territory.

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Swedish Saab wants to produce parts of Gripen fighter jets in Portugal

Swedish company Saab admits it may produce parts for Gripen fighter jets in Portugal, even if the Portuguese Air Force does not choose the model to replace the F-16s.

Government taking “giant strides” towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, revealed that the Government is taking “giant strides” to establish a factory for the Brazilian aeronautical manufacturer Embraer in Beja to produce Super Tucano military aircraft. Speaking to journalists in Beja, the minister alluded to the “increasingly plausible possibility” of installing a factory in this municipality.

Government takes "giant strides" towards Embraer Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja

The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, announced that the government is making significant progress in establishing a factory for the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer in Beja to produce Super Tucano military aircraft. The project, which aims to manufacture the planes from start to finish, is expected to create highly qualified jobs and strengthen the aerospace cluster in Portugal. The minister noted that the project is expected to be finalised by the end of the year, with production facilities likely located within the perimeter of the Beja Air Base.

Saab admits to assembling Gripen fighter components in Portugal

The Swedish aerospace company Saab is considering the possibility of manufacturing parts for its Gripen fighter jets within Portuguese territory.

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Saab admits to co-producing fighter jets in Portugal, even without selling aircraft

OGMA could assemble parts of the Gripen aircraft, even if the Air Force chooses a different fighter jet

European defence and aeronautics manufacturers converge in Lisbon

Around 300 leaders from European defence and aeronautics companies will converge in Lisbon this April for the ASD Convention 2026, the European meeting for the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector, organised in partnership by the AED Cluster Portugal and the ASD, on the 27th and 28th of April. The hosting of the ASD Convention...

Embraer, Airbus and Boeing aircraft all have “components or parts manufactured in Portugal”, says EAD Cluster

The aeronautics, space and defence (AED) sectors achieved an estimated growth of 10% in 2025, over the 2.1 billion euro turnover obtained a year earlier, according to José Neves.

92% of what is produced in the aerospace and defence sectors is exported

The aerospace and defence sectors in Portugal export 92% of their production and are expected to grow by over 10%, reaching new highs in turnover and employment, according to the president of the AED Cluster. In an interview with Lusa, José Neves detailed that the aeronautics, space, and defence (AED) sectors are consolidating their weight in the economy with a strong external focus. He noted that Brazil is the primary export destination due to Embraer's production in Portugal, followed by Spain, France, and Germany. With a current turnover of 2.1 billion euros and 20,000 jobs, the sector is expanding its industrial capabilities in satellites, drones, and communication systems, aiming to increase its share of national exports in the coming decade.