Nuno Melo
Nuno Melo is a Portuguese politician associated with the Christian Democratic Party (CDS-PP). He has held various political roles and is known for his involvement in Portuguese defense and foreign policy issues. Melo recently made headlines for his comments regarding U.S. President Trump's plans for the Gaza Strip, which sparked discussions in the Portuguese Parliament about international intervention and human rights.
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Nuno Melo is the Minister of Defense who acknowledged the changing global political landscape affecting Portugal's decision-making process.
Força Aérea insiste e volta a indicar F-35 como única solução para substituir os F-16 | Defesa
Portugal· 2026-05-29
Nuno Melo authorized the sale of the NRP Mondego and other ships to the Dominican Republic.
Marinheiros dizem que venda do navio Mondego à República Dominicana destruirá provas | MarinhaPortugal· 2026-03-01
Nuno Melo is the Portuguese Minister of Defense who was involved in the recent contract signing with the Dominican government.
Ministro de Defensa visita base naval portuguesa y recorre patrullero de altura Clase “Tejo”
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-23
Nuno Melo is the Minister of Defense of Portugal who participated in the signing of the intergovernmental contract.
Ministros de Defensa cierran la compra de cuatro buquesDominican Republic· 2026-02-21
Nuno Melo is the Minister of Defense of Portugal who participated in the signing of the contract with the Dominican Republic.
RD firma contrato con Portugal para patrulleros de Clase “Tejo”, ¿en qué consiste?Dominican Republic· 2026-02-20Nuno Melo wished 'good luck' to Seguro while emphasizing the need for stability.
Eleição de Seguro leva AD a prometer “toda a cooperação” e PS a admitir “consensos” | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-09
Nuno Melo reminded that presidential elections also serve to elect the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
Do apelo à participação à solidariedade: candidatos, Presidente e líderes já votaram | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-02-08
Nuno Melo, the Minister of Defense, declined to comment on the Iranian decision through his advisor.
Irão classifica exércitos da União Europeia, incluindo o português, de terroristas | IrãoPortugal· 2026-02-01
Nuno Melo, the Minister of Defense, stated that the deployment of military resources depends on requests from the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection.
Autarca de Leiria queixa-se de falta de meios e pergunta onde estão os militares | Tempestade KristinPortugal· 2026-01-31
Nuno Melo, the Portuguese Minister of Defense, stated that the recent position of the USA in the context of NATO makes them consider better options.
Tensiunile trans-atlantice amenință structurile de securitate ale lumii
Romania· 2026-01-31
Nuno Melo, the Portuguese Minister of Defense, praised Turkish drones during his visit to Baykar.
Baykar'ı ziyaret eden Portekizli bakandan Türk SİHA'larına övgü
Turkey· 2026-01-28
Nuno Melo described today's presidential elections as very important, as they elect a high representative of the nation.
“Emoção”, “participação” e “Pintasilgo”: as palavras dos candidatos na mesa de voto | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2026-01-18
Nuno Melo detailed the largest single investment in the Armed Forces.
Portugal vai produzir blindados e nova entidade acompanhará investimento na Defesa | DefesaPortugal· 2025-12-04Nuno Melo attended the ceremonies of the Restoration of Independence of Portugal as the Minister of Defense.
O feriado de 1.º de Dezembro já esteve “suspenso”? É verdade | VerdadeiroPortugal· 2025-12-02
Nuno Melo referred to the formal candidacy of Portugal for the European defense loan program SAFE.
Ministro da Defesa destaca “maior investimento de uma vez só” nas Forças Armadas | GovernoPortugal· 2025-12-01
Nuno Melo announced the purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters for the Air Force.
Ministro Nuno Melo anuncia compra de quatro hélis sem financiamento estar garantido | Ministério da DefesaPortugal· 2025-11-29Nuno Melo announced the creation of a commission for the 50th anniversary of the 25th of November.
O 25 de Novembro e o “Processo de Radicalização em Curso” da AD | OpiniãoPortugal· 2025-11-23
Nuno Melo is the president of CDS who is not pleased with the decision of Juventude Popular.
CDS declara apoio a Luís Marques Mendes nas presidenciais | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-20
Nuno Melo is the Minister of Defense who announced the purchase of Black Hawk helicopters for medical evacuation missions.
Helicópteros de socorro que Governo vai comprar só aterram num heliporto hospitalar | INEMPortugal· 2025-11-11Nuno Melo announced the new Black Hawk helicopters for medical evacuation missions.
Novos helicópteros não são ideais para socorro, mas ficam a custo zero para o Estado | INEMPortugal· 2025-11-08Nuno Melo announced that the Air Force will buy and operate four Black Hawk helicopters to support INEM.
Seguro “admiradíssimo” por Marcelo propor pacto para a saúde após nove anos e meio | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-07
Nuno Melo, the Minister of National Defense, announced the government's purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters for the Air Force to be used in medical emergencies.
Defesa anuncia compra de quatro helicópteros que serão usados em emergência médica | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-11-05Nuno Melo is the Minister of Defense who will discuss the budget priorities in the Assembleia da República.
Portugal quer “Europa rearmada” e investir na defesa antiaérea | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-11-04Nuno Melo is the leader of CDS-PP who will decide on support for presidential candidates.
Mota Soares declara apoio a Marques Mendes na corrida a Belém | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-01
Nuno Melo is the Minister of National Defense who submitted a resolution for the modernization of the Pandur armored vehicles.
Governo avança com processo para modernização das viaturas Pandur | Ministério da Defesa NacionalPortugal· 2025-10-27
Nuno Melo was present at the headquarters during the election celebrations.
Pedro Duarte, o presidente do Porto, quer ser “o novo líder do Norte de Portugal” | PSDPortugal· 2025-10-13
Nuno Melo, the centrist president, celebrated the results of his party at the Hotel Intercontinental in Porto.
CDS mantém as seis autarquias e Melo canta vitória | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-10-13Nuno Melo previously managed the defense budget, which received a smaller allocation last year.
Orçamento para Defesa com aumento inédito de 25%: são mais 772 milhões | Orçamento do Estado 2026Portugal· 2025-10-09
Nuno Melo insisted on criticizing the mission participants, accusing them of doing a 'pamphlet thing'.
Montenegro usa acção sobre flotilha humanitária para reivindicar moderação do Governo | PalestinaPortugal· 2025-10-07
Nuno Melo is seen changing his ministerial coat.
Armas para Israel e a mentira de Moedas | Podcast SoundbitePortugal· 2025-10-05
