Portugal May ‘Dump’ U.S. F-35 Stealth Jets For ‘Made In Europe’ Aircraft As Trump Raises Heat On NATO Allies

Amid a rapidly deteriorating relationship between Europe and the United States, Portugal is reconsidering its plans to purchase the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet and could be looking for a European alternative. In an interview with Portuguese media outlet Público published on March 13, 2025, Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo dismissed the prospect … Continue reading Portugal May ‘Dump’ U.S. F-35 Stealth Jets For ‘Made In Europe’ Aircraft As Trump Raises Heat On NATO Allies