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Behind the lens: A day at Air Base No. 8

By Santiago Anacleto • July 24, 2025
As part of the commemorations of the 73rd anniversary of the Portuguese Air Force, Air Base No. 8 opened its doors to the public, with a program rich in activities for all ages and all levels of enthusiasm - from the veteran plane spotter to the child seeing an airplane for the first time.

In the Skies with the Zangões: Inside the 552 Squadron of the Portuguese Air Force

By Santiago Anacleto • June 2, 2025
Beja, Portugal - The sharp sound of helicopter blades echoes in a silent sky, between remote mountains and vast plains. Inside, trained eyes observe the terrain, steady hands control the cyclic, and beating hearts follow the same purpose: to save, protect, and train. They are the “Zangões” of the 552 Squadron of the Portuguese Air Force.

Portuguese Navy Day 2025: Operationality, Tradition, and Proximity in Viana do Castelo

By Santiago Anacleto • May 25, 2025
Viana do Castelo hosted the Portuguese Navy Day 2025 celebrations, highlighting the importance of Portugal's historical and strategic connection to the sea.

ORION 25: Forging European Unity Through Joint Military Readiness

By Santiago Anacleto • May 21, 2025
At Santa Margarida Military Camp, soldiers from Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Romania are preparing side by side for real missions to defend Europe.

NRP Barracuda - From the Depths to History

By Santiago Anacleto • April 16, 2025
For years, the NRP Barracuda (S164) sailed silently in the waters of the Atlantic, carrying out surveillance missions and defending Portugal's maritime sovereignty. Today, it is anchored in time, transformed into Portugal's first submarine museum, allowing visitors to explore its interior and immerse themselves in the history of our Navy.

BAMBARI 25: Preparing the 17th QRF for the Central African Republic

By Santiago Anacleto • April 14, 2025
Between April 7 and 11, the Portuguese Army carried out Exercise BAMBARI 25 at the Santa Margarida Military Field, as part of the preparation of the 17th National Deployed Force (17th FND) that will be deployed to the Central African Republic (República Centro-Africana (RCA)). This force will be integrated as a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (Missão Multidimensional Integrada das Nações Unidas para a Estabilização da República Centro-Africana (MINUSCA)).
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AT-802F Fireboss in Action

Some photos of the four AT-802F Fireboss aircraft that were involved in fighting three wildfires in the space of two days, due to a sudden rise in temperature.

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Canadair CL 415 - Securité Civile

3 of the 4 Canadair CL-415s from Sécurité Civile performing the "scooping" maneuver at Pateira de Fermentelos. These aircraft were deployed in Portugal under the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism.

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Open Day'23 - Base Aérea Nº5 Monte Real

As part of the celebrations for the 71st anniversary of the Portuguese Air Force, Air Base No. 5 in Monte Real opened its doors to the public and let visitors know about their mission.

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Shooting Instructor Course 2021

Over the course of several weeks, investigators from the Polícia Judiciária Militar took part in a course to train shooting instructors, thus giving them the skills to train other colleagues in this subject.

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