Decizie strategică la Lisabona: Portugalia analizează oferta SUA pentru avioane F-35

Portugal is considering replacing its aging F-16 fleet with F-35s from the U.S. and other options, focusing on national interests. The competition for the contract is intense, aiming to strengthen defense ties with either European or American partners. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel emphasized the serious consideration of the F-35 proposal during a press conference after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The F-35, produced by Lockheed Martin, is viewed as a leading candidate, facing competition from the Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafale, and Gripen E.