Portugal weighs fighters F-35 and Eurofighter options

Oct 8

CCTV reports Rangel saying on October 8 in Lisbon, after meeting Rubio, that Portugal is considering F-35s and Eurofighters to replace 28 ageing F-16Ms. It says no formal tender has been issued. This is consideration of alternatives, without a procurement selection or contract.

After meeting Rubio in Lisbon on October 8, Rangel says Portugal is considering F-35s and Eurofighters to replace its 28 ageing F-16Ms. CCTV says no formal tender has been issued. The statement establishes alternatives under consideration, without selection, a contract or deliveries.