Portugal Snubs F-35 Jets Over US Policy Concerns, Eyes French Rafales

Defence Minister Nuno Melo’s candid interview with Público on March 13, 2025, revealed that Portugal will not be pursuing the acquisition of the F-35 fifth-generation jet, primarily due to concerns about the United States’ reliability under Donald Trump’s presidency.This decision highlights the growing unease among some NATO allies regarding the predictability of U.S. foreign policy and its

March 16, 2025
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