Embraer expands European presence with new defence subsidiary in Portugal
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Embraer Defense Europe, in Lisbon.
STM enters EU naval market with deal to build logistics ships for Portuguese Navy
STM has secured a groundbreaking contract to build two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the Portuguese Navy.
Portugal becomes launch customer for Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano aircraft
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.
Air defence: Portugal orders ForceShield VSHORAD system from Thales
The Portuguese Army is set to enhance its very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) capabilities through a new agreement with Thales.
Portugal signs framework agreement for CAESAR NG artillery systems
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.
Portuguese F-16 fighters securing NATO skies over Baltic States
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.
Embraer delivers the second KC-390 Millennium aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force
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.
Spain, Portugal now securing the skies on Baltic Sea, first mission achieved
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.
KNDS to maintain Portuguese Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks
Portugal and Germany have inked a letter of intent for the refurbishment of 14 Portuguese Leopard 2A6 tanks.
Damen to design and construct the innovative Multi-Purpose Vessel for the Portuguese Navy
The Portuguese Navy has contracted Damen Shipyards Group for the design, construction and outfitting of a state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Vessel.
Portugal conducts first force projection with new KC-390 transport aircraft
The Portuguese Air Force conducted a first force projection with their modern Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft on October 22, 2023.
First KC-390 Millennium in NATO configuration enters into service with the Portuguese Air Force
The first KC-390 Millennium of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has entered into service at the Beja Air Base.