Defense: the new frontier of competitiveness for Portuguese industry
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Defense: the new frontier of competitiveness for Portuguese industry

Expresso7 September 2026 at 08:53

Portugal faces difficulties in competing in scale with the largest European industrial powers, but finds in technical specialization, innovation and response capacity possible ways to establish itself in the international scenario. The defense sector emerges as a new frontier of competitiveness for Portuguese industry, offering opportunities for technological and economic development. This approach recognizes that the country does not need to rival in production volume, but can stand out through the quality and adaptability of its solutions.

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