Portuguese Army prepares new force to join NATO contingent in Romania
More than 200 soldiers to reinforce deterrence strategy on eastern flank, bordering Ukraine Less than three weeks since 170 marines left Portugal for a NATO mission in Lithuania, another more
Portugal’s Armed Forces see upsurge in recruits
“Cycle of falling recruitment and retention has been reversed” – defence minister Defence minister Nuno Melo has announced today that the number of applications to join the Armed Forces has
Portuguese Army reinforces fire prevention patrols in north and centre
36 patrols on ground until Tuesday The Portuguese Army has been called in to reinforce fire prevention patrols while mainland territory is in a Situation of Alert. In a statement,
Armed forces associations “disappointed” over pay negotiations
Officers, Sergeants want “real, legitimate negotiations – just like security forces” Associations representing Portugal’s Armed Forces have “expressed disappointment today” after a meeting about pay with the secretary of state
47% of Portuguese in favour of return of compulsory military service
PCP communists reject idea, alluding to it providing war mongers with cannon fodder Like it or not, this is Europe’s new ‘hot topic’ as the war in Ukraine lurches dangerously
Parties unanimous in salary rises for Armed Forces
A radio debate between parties with seats in parliament has shown every single one is in favour of increasing pay and improving conditions in the Armed Forces – a vital
Army preparing combat vehicle platoon to join NATO mission in Slovakia
The Portuguese army began preparing a platoon of combat vehicles in Santa Margarida today to join the NATO Multinational Force to be sent to Slovakia. This is “the first” national
Two new Commando recruits ‘collapse’ during ‘prova zero’ training course
One remains on ventilator; other discharged following reanimation Two new Commando recruits have suffered life-threatening collapses during a ‘prova zero’ training course. One remains sedated and ventilated at São Francisco
Armed forces to shadow Russian warships sailing through waters
The Portuguese armed forces are going to accompany two Russian warships in the Portuguese water in the coming days, bound for the Mediterranean, the General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGFA) said on Sunday, noting that
Gender equality in Portugal will only arrive “when an incompetent woman reaches a high rank”
President Marcelo continues to push the boundaries After telling young people “don’t rely on your leaders” last Friday, President Marcelo has continued in the same vein – telling Air Force