LISBON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - A surge in U.S. aircraft activity at the Lajes air base in the Azores is covered by a decades-old ...

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro justified the use of the Lajes airbase by the US during the Iran tensions. He stated the use complied with laws and agreements for defensive action.

LISBON, March 4 (Reuters) - Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro defended his decision to let the United States use the Lajes airbase on Portugal's Azores Islands during the Iran bombing campaign ...

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said Wednesday that Portugal was not involved in and did not monitor or endorse the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran. According to the ...

Portugal's president confirmed the government is monitoring increased U.S. military activity at Lajes Air Base. Recent U.S. Air Force deployments to the base include refueling tankers, fighter jets, ...

Military analysts say Lajes Field and Keflavik Air Base are both capable of hosting U.S. strategic bombers, including the B-2 Spirit and the B-52H ...