Portugal is reconsidering the multi-billion dollar purchase of 28 American F-35 fighters, after changes in what the Portuguese Minister of Defense calls the "predictability of our allies."
Portugal will examine European alternatives as it ramps up defense spending.
Portugal will examine European alternatives as it ramps up defense spending.
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Funding unreliable 'partners' with hybrid warfare tech bros trying to play us apart seems like an endless money pit
GPS dependence is as well an issue
US compromised communication standards
etc.
Sovereignty was scrapped in the EU excepted one country.
Was especially a problem with Harper.
Say what you want about the Liberals, but at least since Chretien they've refused to "kiss the ring." Compared to say, Danielle Smith or PP, who suck US presidents off consistently.
If it's possible to Airbus to switch the few us parts, for Saab... Well, pretty much 40% of their bird is US.
A simple example
https://bsky.app/profile/thestudyofwar.bsky.social/post/3lkythpdsyk2n
Wie wärs mit Drohnen anstatt Kampfjets? Oder zumindest europäischen Jets?
https://mil.in.ua/en/news/unpredictability-of-usa-portugal-rules-out-f-35-fighter-purchase/
There is US tech in the Gripen, and this might cause issues.
And now he's got dementia layered on top of that.
Trump is said to be buying SU-57s.