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Lockheed Martin opens F-35 doors to Portuguese companies and receives Tekever in Texas

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Briefings

A US defense contractor Lockheed Martin is advancing a plan to replace Portugal's aging F-16 fighter jets with the F-35, despite the country still lacking a final decision on this major defense procurement. The company, which previously received a Tekever contract in Texas, is emphasizing that earlier implementation is preferable for the transition.

Key points

• Lockheed Martin is actively pursuing a plan to replace Portugal's F-16 fighter jets with the F-35, though the country has not yet decided on the largest defense contract in its history.
• The US defense contractor states that earlier implementation of the replacement plan is preferable to later delays.

Context

Portugal is currently evaluating the F-35 as a potential replacement for its F-16 fleet, with Lockheed Martin leading the industrial cooperation proposal. The company previously secured a Tekever contract in Texas, but the specific timeline for the F-35 procurement remains undecided.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence from a 2026 article, indicating no further details on the procurement timeline, specific contract values, or the final decision process are available.

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