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Portugal buys 75 armored vehicles from Spain for 120 million euros

Euronews Portugal31 August 2026 at 19:02

Portugal and Spain signed an agreement for the purchase of 75 armored light vehicles worth 120 million euros. The acquisition is intended to equip the Portuguese Navy's marine corps.

The instrument used for this purchase is SAFE, which stands for Security Action for Europe. This program allows European countries to collaborate on defense and security matters.

The cooperation between Portugal and Spain in this domain reflects the geographic proximity and bilateral relations between the two Iberian countries in the defense sector.

With this investment, Portugal reinforces the operational capabilities of its naval marines, providing them with modern and armored vehicles for security missions.

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