Antonio José Seguro says he is certain that the Portuguese Air Force is up to the task, in this moment of uncertainty that is being experienced throughout the world. The President of the Republic concluded this Wednesday the round of presentations to the three branches of the Armed Forces, as Supreme Commander.
He arrived by helicopter at Air Base No. 6, in Montijo, after a morning spent at the Monsanto Air Command, where he heard a presentation on the operational capabilities and challenges of the Portuguese Air Force.
In Montijo, which will gain increased importance with the end of the Figo de Maduro base and the construction of the new airport, the President of the Republic went to see some of the Air Force’s main resources and watched a simulated exercise search and rescue of a pilot in a war situation.
In the book of honor, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces left a message of gratitude to the men and women who serve the Portuguese in the Air Forcealways ready to defend the Republic and respond to the State’s international commitments.
Emphasizing that “In this moment of global uncertainty, I am sure that the Air Force is up to its mission, modernizing its military capabilities and adapting them to the threats and challenges it faces.”
The President of the Republic, who did not make statements or answer questions from journalistseven got into one of the Koala helicopters, which are being prepared for firefighting.
