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Portugal weighs F-35s and other options to replace its aging F-16 fleet

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Portugal will choose a replacement for its aging F-16 fighters based on national interests, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lisbon. Rangel said the government is seriously considering the U.S. offer of F-35s, alongside other options.

Discovered 2026-10-08T07:05:09.206142-07:00 | 2026-10-08T07:05:09.206142-07:00

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  • Portugal’s fighter-replacement decision could create a procurement opportunity for the F-35, but the government has not selected a successor.
  • Rangel said national interests will guide the choice, with the U.S. offer being considered alongside other options.

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