Etiqueta: Portugal
Portugal confirmed the dispatch of its Russian Ka-32 helicopters to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces
During the first week of this month, the Ministry of Defense of Portugal completed the shipment of Russian Kamov Ka-32 helicopters configured for firefighting to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These helicopters had been committed in 2022 by the then Minister Helena Carreiras. The...
After detecting a Russian Navy Kilo II-class attack submarine, the deployment of the Portuguese Air Force’s P-3C Orion in the Baltic Sea concluded
Since June of this year, as part of NATO's support to alliance members in the Baltic region, the Portuguese Air Force deployed one of its P-3C Orion maritime surveillance and patrol aircraft. Stationed in Lithuania, this deployment concluded on July 15th, during which the...
Embraer has completed the delivery of the second KC-390 Millennium to the Portuguese Air Force
Yesterday, on June 26, at its Gavião Peixoto facility, Embraer completed the delivery of the second KC-390 Millennium transport and refueling aircraft to the Portuguese Air Force. The Brazilian company highlighted that this aircraft is equipped according to NATO standards and meets the requirements...
Portuguese F-16 fighters intercepted two aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces in the Baltic Sea
In a new episode in the Baltic Sea region, Portuguese Air Force F-16 fighters, as part of their Air Policing Mission, conducted the interception of two aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces. This new incident was reported by NATO's Air Command, adding to the...