Portugal no longer wants F-35s for fear that US can restrain the commitment, Francken is full of choice for F-35

The Portuguese defense minister waives the purchase of F-35s for fear that the United States can limit the use of those combat aircraft. Portugal must replace its F-16s and the Air Force recommended the modern F-35. But according to resigning minister Nuno Melo, “predictability” must be decisive with the choice.

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