Embraer and the Portuguese State have signed an amendment to the existing contract for the acquisition of a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options.
Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force stated that Portugal currently has no alternative but to purchase the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II to replace its ageing fleet of F-16s.
Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff: F-35A the only option to replace ageing F-16 fleet Read More »
The Portuguese Air Force has officially joined Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force in a collaborative study to explore the adaptation of the KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Portuguese Air Force joins Embraer and Brazil in KC-390 ISR Millennium capability study Read More »
Portugal has decided against acquiring the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter, citing concerns over the unpredictability of U.S. policy and the current geopolitical situation.
Portugal rules out F-35 Lightning II fighter purchase, citing geopolitical uncertainty Read More »
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Embraer Defense Europe, in Lisbon.
Embraer expands European presence with new defence subsidiary in Portugal Read More »
STM has secured a groundbreaking contract to build two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the Portuguese Navy.
STM enters EU naval market with deal to build logistics ships for Portuguese Navy Read More »
Portugal has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft for its Air Force, marking the European nation as the launch customer for this NATO-specific variant.
Portugal becomes launch customer for Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano aircraft Read More »
The Portuguese Army is set to enhance its very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) capabilities through a new agreement with Thales.
Air defence: Portugal orders ForceShield VSHORAD system from Thales Read More »
Portugal’s Ministry of Defence has signed a framework agreement to purchase up to 36 CAESAR NG (Mark II) 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by KNDS France.
Portugal signs framework agreement for CAESAR NG artillery systems Read More »
The Portuguese Air Force began their deployment in support of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing in April 2024; at the end of July they will complete a busy four months flying dozens of real-world and training missions.
Portuguese F-16 fighters securing NATO skies over Baltic States Read More »
Embraer delivered the second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force (FAP). The platform includes standard NATO equipment already integrated into the aircraft.
Embraer delivers the second KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force Read More »
Spanish and Portuguese Air Force fighter detachments are now at the helm for NATO’s Baltic Air Policing operating out of Šiauliai, Lithuania; within days, Spain conducted their first alert scramble.
Spain, Portugal now securing the skies on Baltic Sea, first mission achieved Read More »
