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US ambassador urges Portugal to buy F-35s
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. ambassador to Portugal has urged Lisbon to replace its ageing F-16 jets with F-35s for better interoperability.
WHO: U.S. ambassador to Portugal
WHAT: Urged Portugal to buy F-35 fighter jets
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Lisbon
WHY: To ensure interoperability with Europe's top-tier air forces
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