F-35, other ‘options’ on table during Portugal’s F-16 replacement analysis: Air Force General

F-35, other ‘options’ on table during Portugal’s F-16 replacement analysis: Air Force General

“There's pros and cons that we need to put inside our analysis, and, of course, put to politicians all the information they need…in order to take those decisions, that are not easy," said Maj. Gen. Joao Nogueira, director of weapon systems maintenance directorate, at the Portuguese Air Force

Australia Commits to F-35 Fleet as Canada and Portugal Hesitate, Affirming Its Position on Stealth Aircraft

Melbourne, 28 March - Australia has recently reaffirmed its commitment to the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter program, a decision that stands out amid growing uncertainties expressed by nations like Canada and Portugal regarding their own procurement plans for the U.S.-made aircraft. This move underscores Canberra’s confidence in the fifth-generation jet, developed by Lockheed Martin, even as geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances prompt…