DefenseU.S. presses Portugal to move forward with F-35 fighter decisionLisbon has also held talks with Saab and Dassault after doubts over NATO commitment under TrumpFebruary 23, 2026Read More
DefensePortugal takes delivery of fourth KC-390 with aerial refueling capabilityAircraft is the first in the Portuguese fleet equipped with a tanker kit and will join Squadron 506 at Beja Air BaseJanuary 23, 2026Read More
DefenseEmbraer delivers first five A-29N Super Tucanos to Portuguese Air ForceThe European country becomes a launch operator for the NATO-compliant A-29 variant and may soon have an assembly line for the aircraftDecember 17, 2025Read More
DefenseAirbus Signs Memorandum with AED in Lisbon for Eurofighter PromotionAgreement aims to strengthen industrial cooperation as Portugal evaluates F-16 replacement optionsOctober 28, 2025Read More
DefenseSaab seeks partnerships to supply Gripen fighters to PortugalSwedish manufacturer signs agreements with OGMA and Critical Software amid Portuguese Air Force fleet renewalSeptember 28, 2025Read More
DefensePortugal signs order for sixth KC-390 Millennium and reserves another 10 aircraftAgreement was signed with Embraer in Lisbon on Wednesday, 17, following announcement made in June during the Paris Air ShowSeptember 17, 2025Read More
Air TransportJetBlue considers legal action over Lisbon Airport slot accessU.S. airline alleges Portugal's restrictions breach Open Skies agreement and reinforce TAP's dominanceAugust 30, 2025Read More
DefensePortugal's first A-29N Super Tucanos depart from Embraer bound for EuropeThe advanced training and close air support aircraft meet NATO requirements and will be transferred to the OGMA branch before being delivered to the Portuguese Air Force.August 26, 2025Read More
DefensePortuguese Air Force takes delivery of the 3rd KC-390 and witnesses the flight of the first A-29NEmbraer aircraft performed a joint flight from the company's facilities in BrazilJuly 17, 2025Read More
Paris AirshowPortugal closes order for one KC-390 and 10 options for other European countriesPortuguese Air Force will have six aircraft in its fleet while government and Embraer agree on 10 purchase options for possible use in NATOJune 16, 2025Read More