Instead of F-35, Portugal turns to Europe in search of new fighter - Air Data News
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The Portuguese Air Force is no longer expected to acquire the 5th generation F-35 fighter from Lockheed Martin, all due to the review of the US position

The Portuguese Air Force is no longer expected to acquire the 5th generation F-35 fighter from Lockheed Martin, all due to the review of the US position towards NATO.

  • ByteJunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    13 hours ago

    That’s all well and good, but you’re also missing a critical point.

    The European Union is very likely to introduce a bill that will massively subsidize purchases of local (EU) military equipment. This will make all EU alternatives much, much more attractive than F-35s.

    This is a great move by the EU - it drives a lot of military spending away from the US and into the local economies, while shoring up its own security as well as preventing being at the hands of a fickle fascist for maintenance and upgrades.

    • Aceticon@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      4·
      8 hours ago

      Which in turn will probably also help with economies of scale, making the ex-subsidy cost of that equipment go down.