Portuguese KC-390s to refuel Spanish fighters under new bilateral agreement
Spain’s Eurofighters and F-18s are compatible with the tanker’s hose-and-drogue system, unlike Portugal’s own F-16s
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Portugal puts F-35 back under serious consideration after 2025 doubts
Foreign minister confirms US fighter remains an option after Portuguese Air Force assessment favored the Lockheed Martin aircraft over European rivals
Airbus to offer Eurofighter fighter jet to Portugal as F-16 replacement
European consortium plans to submit a proposal by early November, while the Portuguese Air Force has previously shown a preference for the F-35
Portugal takes delivery of fourth KC-390 with aerial refueling capability
Aircraft is the first in the Portuguese fleet equipped with a tanker kit and will join Squadron 506 at Beja Air Base
Angola defense minister visits Portuguese KC-390 base amid potential acquisition talks
Visit comes as Embraer’s military transport remains under consideration by the Angolan Air Force
First five A-29N Super Tucano from Portugal arrive at Beja Air Base
Embraer aircraft were officially delivered earlier this week and still displayed Brazilian registrations
Two more A-29N Super Tucano turboprops arrive in Portugal
Five aircraft out of 12 ordered by the Portuguese Air Force are already in the country being adapted to NATO standards before delivery
First three A-29N Super Tucanos arrive at OGMA in Portugal
Aircraft will receive NATO-standard equipment before delivery to the Portuguese Air Force later this year
Lockheed offers F-35 fighter for Portugal in a package that includes offset
US manufacturer reacts to the approach of Dassault and Saab in dispute for agreement with the Air Force
Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force supports the choice of the F-35 fighter
General João Cartaxo Alves stated at a conference that it is imperative that the replacement for the F-16 be a 5th generation fighter