Silence and Fury in the Giant Texas Factory Where F-35 Lightning Jets Are Born to Replace Portugal’s Old Falcons (eco.sapo.pt)

• US Defense Secretary Hegseth seeks record $1.5 trillion budget
• F-35 production in Texas faces intense pressure
• Portugal eyes F-35 to replace aging fighter jets

"The article covers F-35 production in Texas and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's request for a record $1.5 trillion defense budget. It connects this to Portugal's potential acquisition of F-35s to replace its aging fleet, highlighting the tense atmosphere at the Fort Worth plant."