idD meets with General Dynamics European Land Systems
This initiative reinforces idD's commitment to strengthening international collaboration in the defense industry, driving the development of cutting-edge defense capabilities for Portugal.
Visit of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic
idD Portugal Defence hosted a visit from the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Portugal, Tibor Kralik, and Consul Ivana Belcáková, with the aim of strengthening relations between the two countries, discussing cooperation opportunities in the defence economy, and preparing for a Slovak business mission to Portugal in 2025.
Visit of a Delegation from Mozambique to idD Portugal Defence
The Mozambican delegation was composed of the National Director of Finance and the National Director of Logistics from the Ministry of National Defence of Mozambique, and the Defence Attaché of Mozambique in Lisbon, accompanied by the Directorate-General for National Defence Policy of the Ministry of National Defence of Portugal.
2024 Portuguese Military Programming Law (LPM) Workshop
On April 23, a workshop for the dissemination of the Portuguese Military Programming Law (LPM) was held at the Military University Institute, bringing together various entities from the national scientific and technological, business, and associative systems, reaching the entities of the Defense Technological and Industrial Base (BTID) operating in the five operational domains: land, maritime, air, cyber, and space.
Meeting between idD Portugal Defence and Aero Vodochody
The cooperation between the Czech Republic and Portugal is framed by the participation of both countries in the C-390 development and production program, with prospects for further collaboration between Aero Vodochody, other Czech companies, and the Portuguese Defense Technological and Industrial Base.
Visit to the Naval Operational Experimentation Center with the Canadian Defence Attaché in Lisbon
The purpose of this visit was to showcase the Portuguese facilities that are part of the DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) network, particularly the CEOM, which is one of the testing centers in this NATO network. Canada will host a regional center, testing centers, and an accelerator as part of DIANA.
Meeting with the Ambassador of Finland in Lisbon
idD Portugal Defence welcomed the Ambassador of Finland in Lisbon, Satu Suikkari-Kleven, and her Advisor, Katriina Pirnes, for a greeting session.
New Defence Attachés in Luanda and Praia
On March 8th, idD Portugal Defence welcomed the appointees to the positions of Defence Attaché in Luanda, COR Joaquim Estevão da Silva, and Defence Attaché in Praia, CMG Carlos Carvalho Afonso, who will take office in the coming days.
First plenary meeting of NIAG 2024
idD Portugal Defence was in Brussels last week to participate in the plenary meetings of the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), where it represents the national defence industry.
European Commission presents new European Defence Industrial Strategy
On March 5th, the European Commission unveiled the new European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) aimed at bolstering the industrial pillar of European defence readiness.