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Portugal Drops Plans for F-35 Citing U.S. Political Uncertainty (theaviationist.com)

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Trump’s controversial remarks about NATO, questioning member contributions and even suggesting the U.S. might not uphold its defense commitments, as well as the decision to halt the deliveries of weapons as well as the sharing of intelligence with Ukraine following the meeting with Zelensky at the White House, have raised alarms across Europe.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

What's the alternative? Does the EU produce fighter planes?

If the US can disable another nation's military at the flick of a switch, it probably isn't smart to order anything from them.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They already do. I believe the French have something comparable.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

Gripen, Rafael, Eurofighter Typhoon