Urgent need for defense investment brings opportunities for industry, but not all companies will make it (eco.sapo.pt)

• Portugal hit 2% GDP defense spending for the first time in 2025 and will continue increasing it.
• A national plan was submitted under the SAFE instrument.
• Not all companies will be able to capitalize on the investment surge.

"Portugal, which for the first time in 2025 met the NATO target of 2% of GDP on defense, plans further increases. Under the SAFE instrument, the country submitted a plan. The rising spending creates opportunities for the defense industry, but smaller firms may struggle due to scale requirements and stringent conditions."