ABSTRACT Imagine a small but ambitious nation, Portugal, standing at a crossroads in the high-stakes world of next-generation air combat technology, poised to shape its military future while navigating the intricate web of European defense alliances. My research dives into Portugal’s bold decision to join either the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)/Système de Combat Aérien … Leggi tutto The Future of European Sixth-Generation Fighter Programs: Portugal’s Observer Role and Strategic Implications