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Portugal wants to triple its presence in the 281 billion European defense package
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Portugal wants to triple its presence in the 281 billion European defense package

Jornal de Negócios3 September 2026 at 23:30

Portugal intends to triple its presence in the European Defense package worth 281 billion euros. The country wants to significantly increase the participation of national companies in European defense-related projects.

Portugal's defense sector currently has about three dozen entities involved in the various European projects. This number represents a still modest presence, but one the country intends to substantially expand.

The European Union's commitment to Defense has created new opportunities for national companies. This moment is considered favorable for Portugal to increase its share of the European package dedicated to this area.

Portuguese authorities and the business sector expect to increase to a hundred the number of national entities involved in European Defense projects.

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