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August 2, 2025
Portugal, often overlooked due to its geographic distance from the front, has emerged as one of Ukraine’s most impactful defense partners in 2024. Lisbon nearly doubled its military aid this year to €226 million, up from €126 million, providing a decisive boost to Ukraine’s drone warfare, artillery power, and long-term resilience.
🔥 Portuguese Drones Strike High-Value Russian Targets
Among the most notable contributions: Tekever AR5 drones, manufactured in Portugal, were directly involved in the destruction of two Russian S‑400 air defense systems. The loss of these systems — valued at roughly $4 billion total — marks a significant blow to Russia’s layered air defense and a major success for Ukraine’s evolving strike capabilities.
Tekever has also established a training and deployment presence in Ukraine, further accelerating the combat integration of Western UAV technologies on the battlefield.