Portugal rules out buying F-35s because of Trump

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

 

[1srelluc]

LOL....The price of F-16 spare parts just went up.

 

[Correll]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

The less they act like allies, the less I think of them as allies.


Ever post like this, makes me want to leave nato more.

 

[JGalt]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

They must have realized that with Trump in the WH now, they won't be needing them.

Donald J. Trump is the Great Peacemaker, you know.

 

[Concerned American]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

Portugal's loss. They should have listened to the military recommendations.

 

[luiza]

The hopeless planes that the Russian Hyper Sonic Missiles blow to smithereens in minutes?

Who wants out of date second rate planes ?
Apart from America .

Hey Celia , those planes are so awful that everybody hid their F16s ,to avoid humiliation.

Same with the Abram tanks .
All disappeared in puffs of smoke .
Total humiliation again .

Have a holiday Celia . Stock up at your food Bank and get some sleep .

 

[Concerned American]

The hopeless planes that the Russian Hyper Sonic Missiles blow to smithereens in minutes?

Who wants out of date second rate planes ?
Apart from America .

Hey Celia , those planes are so awful that everybody hid their F16s ,to avoid humiliation.

Same with the Abram tanks .
All disappeared in puffs of smoke .
Total humiliation again .

Have a holiday Celia . Stock up at your food Bank and get some sleep .

You haven't got a clue about what hyper sonic means. Run along. Your ignorance precedes you.

 

[JGalt]

Portugal's loss. They should have listened to the military recommendations.

What do they even need them for? Are they going to war against Spain?

Those little Portuguese piglets might hurt themselves with those big scary airyplanes.

 

[Crepitus]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

Maybe he can sell them to China instead?

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

The less they act like allies, the less I think of them as allies.


Ever post like this, makes me want to leave nato more.

So, so foolish.

 

[frigidweirdo]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

The problem is, if you buy them, you rely in the US. Who wants a weapon that becomes useless in the event of war?

 

[Correll]

So, so foolish.

They want to be treated like allies, act like allies. The more they act hostile, the more I think of them as hostile.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

They want to be treated like allies, act like allies. The more they act hostile, the more I think of them as hostile.

Trump won't act like an ally. I really believe his mind is melting.

 

[Correll]

Trump won't act like an ally. I really believe his mind is melting.

America is pissed off. An ally would deal and wait it out. They want to cut and run, that can be arranged. As I said, with every post like this, I am more and more ready to leave nato.

 

[toobfreak]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump

Idiot, the F-35 is a hugely over-priced, under-performing jet laden with problems because it was designed to be a jack of all things and not particularly good at anything.

I'd much rather have the F-16s.

 

[TheGreatSatan]

Idiot, the F-35 is a hugely over-priced, under-performing jet laden with problems because it was designed to be a jack of all things and not particularly good at anything.

I'd much rather have the F-16s.

I was thinking the same.

F-16s are cheap, upgradable, and effective.

 

[Concerned American]

The problem is, if you buy them, you rely in the US. Who wants a weapon that becomes useless in the event of war?

Portugal is a NATO member.

 

[Rambunctious]

‘Portugal ruled out replacing its U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets with more modern F-35s because of Donald Trump — in one of the first examples of the U.S. president killing a potential lucrative arms deal.

The country's air force has recommended buying Lockheed Martin F-35s, but when outgoing Defense Minister Nuno Melo was asked by Portugese media Público whether the government would follow that recommendation, he replied: “We cannot ignore the geopolitical environment in our choices. The recent position of the United States, in the context of NATO ... must make us think about the best options, because the predictability of our allies is a greater asset to take into account."

With the dramatic realignment taking place under Trump — who said again today he would annex Greenland and threatened Canada — there are fears the U.S. government could decide block access to software updates and spare parts needed to make the F-35 fully operational.’

Portugal wobbles on buying F-35s because of Trump

The country’s defense ministry says that the Lockheed Martin F-35s “were not ruled out.”

www.politico.eu

Trump can sell F-16 fighter jets to Russia, North Korea, and Iran – our new allies.

This is due to Lockheed Martin's inability to acquisition parts and build these jets for the price they contracted for... that's how bad the Biden inflation was.... it doesn't just cost you more for eggs it cost everyone more for everything... so long term contracts get cancelled....
And then they fight it out in court....

 

[whitehall]

Portugal's air force"? Give me a break. In a just world the "Politico" blog might be considered to be part of a treasonous attempt to undermine America's foreign policy.

 

[conserveguy877]

This is news?