Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) says it has launched its first international manufacturing node in Portugal for its autonomous combat aircraft, Kaal Bhairava. The move, via a partnership with SKETCHPIXEL LDA, is part of FWDA’s “Operation 777” plan to create a global defence technology network with manufacturing footprints beginning outside India.
Cristiano Ronaldo begins what could be his final FIFA World Cup, set to be his first since leaving European football for the Saudi Pro League. The 2022 transfer stunned fans and fueled doubts about whether his level would drop. Now, as Portugal prepare for the tournament, the question is whether his form and influence can outlast the switch and time.
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Portugal’s Minister of State for Economy says his country is ready to play a bigger role in India’s infrastructure and manufacturing agenda as trade relations grow. He points to opportunities across renewable energy, IT, textiles, and advanced manufacturing, urging joint ventures and technology transfer to deepen collaboration and accelerate business on both sides.
Portugal has tightened its path to citizenship by extending the minimum residency requirement from five years to up to 10 years for most foreign nationals. The policy is designed to ease pressure on public services and also affects the country’s “golden visa” route. Reportedly, existing applications are not impacted by the new legislation.
Portugal’s right-wing government has approved a bill designed to make it easier to remove illegal immigrants, with officials saying illegality must carry consequences. After the cabinet meeting, government spokesman Antonio Leitao Amaro said removals should happen faster, pointing to a stricter enforcement push by the current administration.
Spain and Portugal are reporting a jump in summer flight and hotel bookings as travelers reroute away from conflict-affected parts of the Middle East. Industry groups have nudged growth forecasts upward, expecting stronger revenues, with Spain leading the demand shift. Still, higher fuel costs and broader travel pullbacks—plus uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz—could blunt the gains.
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