NEWS
The Air Force rescued an Indian man who was on board the cargo ship ‘LALLY SCHULTE’ and in need of urgent medical attention during the night of 30 October. At the time of the rescue, the vessel was sailing about 100 km southwest of(...)
During this week, between 27 and 30 October, evasive-manoeuvre training took place as part of the European Tactical Airlift Programme – Course (ETAP-C), involving tactical air-transport aircraft and F-16M jets of the Air Force.
The main(...)
The Air Force spotted migrants during a surveillance mission in the Mediterranean on 24 October, while on duty for FRONTEX – the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.
The alert focused on a fibreglass boat, in good condition, sailing in(...)
Two Air Force personnel participated in a seminar under the 5+5 Defence Initiative, which took place in Marrakesh between 21 and 25 October.
This seminar, entitled ‘Using drones in the 5+5 Space: Security Challenges’, sought to(...)
On 25 October, Aerodrome No. 3 (AM3) promoted the AM3 Solidarity Walk, an initiative that combined the spirit of celebration with solidarity and involvement with the local community.
The activity was attended by around 200 people, including(...)
During yesterday, 28 October, several Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) training missions took place at the Portuguese Army’s Paratrooper Regiment in Tancos, as part of the European Tactical Airlift Programme Course (ETAP-C), currently being(...)
Last week, between 20 and 24 October, Air Force Squadrons 201 – “Falcões” and 301 – “Jaguares” trained tactical operations in the Ocean Sky 25 exercise in Spain, which tested their ability to carry out(...)
Squadron 751 – ‘Pumas’, responsible for countless rescues and medical transports, was awarded the ‘Merit and Excellence’ prize at an event held on 25 October at the Ruy de Carvalho Auditorium in Carnaxide, as part of(...)