The Portuguese Air Force (Portuguese: Força Aérea Portuguesa) is the aerial warfare force of Portugal. Locally it is referred to by the acronym FAP but internationally is often referred to by …

This list of current and former aircraft of the Portuguese Armed Forces also includes aircraft of the National Republican Guard. The Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) was founded in 1952 as the …

Portuguese Air Force is an intrinsic member of the national system of defense forces. Its mission is to fully cooperate in the military defense of the Portuguese Republic and its airspace …

The Air Force (Força Aérea) is the air component of the Portuguese Armed Forces and its younger branch. It includes around 6000 personnel and 100 aircraft.

5 days ago · The Portuguese Air Force is recruiting new future military personnel for the Officer and Enlisted categories. In total, there are 490 vacancies to be filled in different areas, from …

The Portuguese Armed Forces (Forças Armadas Portuguesas) are composed of three branches: the Army (Exército), Navy (Marinha), and Air Force (Força Aérea). As of 2021, the combined …

On 18 October 2023, a Portuguese KC-390 took its maiden operational flight from Brazil to Portugal. The aircraft took off from Gavião Peixoto, made stops in Recife and Cape Verde, …

Apr 21, 2024 · The Portuguese Air Force is “transitioning” from the F-16 to the F-35 fighters, Lockheed Martin’s 5th generation aircraft. The statement came from the Chief of Staff of the …

The air force played a major role in the colonial wars, attacking guerrilla raiding parties, supporting ground troops, and performing reconnaissance, transport, and medical evacuation missions.

Dec 5, 2023 · With many of its European allies, including Norway (pictured), fielding the F-35A, Portugal is now eyeing the type also. (Royal Norwegian Air Force) The Lockheed Martin F-35A …