Portugal has decided not to purchase Lockheed Martin F-35s from the United States despite initial approval from the country’s air force. The decision comes as the government considers various factors, including the impact of President Donald Trump. According to reports from Portuguese media Publico, Politico revealed that outgoing defense minister Nuno Melo rejected the idea of acquiring F-35s from the US due to concerns related to the Trump administration. This development marks a significant shift in Portugal’s military procurement strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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