Portugal signs agreement with Italy for three FREMM EVO frigates under SAFE programme
Portugal has signed a state-to-state agreement with Italy for the acquisition of three FREMM EVO frigates, moving one of Lisbon’s largest naval renewal plans towards contract award.
ICEYE and Portuguese Air Force finalise first direct intelligence satellite acquisition agreement
ICEYE and the Portuguese Air Force have formalised a contract for the direct procurement of a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, marking the first time the service has acquired a satellite outright.
Portugal expands KC-390 fleet with sixth aircraft and ten additional purchase options signed
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.
Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff: F-35A the only option to replace ageing F-16 fleet
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 joins Embraer and Brazil in KC-390 ISR Millennium capability study
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.
Portugal rules out F-35 Lightning II fighter purchase, citing geopolitical uncertainty
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.
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.