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Name Origin Type Number Image Notes SCS – Soldier Combat System Portugal Bulletproof vest, combat helmet, uniform, gloves +12.000 In 2019, the new uniform began to be distributed gradually in some units, which includes a new standard, ballistic helmets, protective glasses, maxillofacial protection, ballistic vests, Kevlar elbow pads, protective gloves, watches and physiological monitors on ...
The Portuguese Expeditionary Corps (CEP, Portuguese: Corpo Expedicionário Português) was the main expeditionary force from Portugal that fought in the Western Front, during World War I. Portuguese neutrality ended in 1916 after the Portuguese seizure of German merchant ships resulted in the German Empire declaring war on Portugal. The ...
CSMIE – Army Intelligence and Military Security Center, Lisbon; CIGeoE – Army Geospatial Intelligence Center, Lisbon; UAGME – Army Materiel General Support Unit, Alcochete; CSMC – Coimbra Military Health Center, Coimbra; CSMTSM – Tancos/Santa Margarida Military Health Center, Santa Margarida da Coutada
The Portuguese military also counted with a number of paramilitary forces, including the Special Groups (Grupos Especiais) and the Arrows (Flechas). The Portuguese Armed Forces were also involved in a brief conventional armed conflict with the Indian military, when the latter invaded the Portuguese India in December 1961.
The Portuguese Army (Portuguese: Exército Português) is the land component of the Armed Forces of Portugal and is also its largest branch. It is charged with the defence of Portugal, in co-operation with other branches of the Armed Forces.
Portuguese Army soldiers in the beginning of the War in Angola. The camouflage uniforms and the FN FAL assault rifles identify them as Caçadores Especiais. At this time, the remaining Army forces still wore yellow khaki field uniforms and were mostly armed with bolt-action rifles. Soldiers of the PAIGC raise the flag of Guinea-Bissau in 1974.
However the leader of Portugal during World War II as well as during the Spanish civil war António de Oliveira Salazar said at the outbreak of World War II that the 550 year old Anglo-Portuguese Alliance was still intact and that Portugal would come to Britain's aid if they requested it but as they did not they would remain neutral. The ...
Pathfinders Company (Portugal) Polícia Aérea; Portuguese Air Force; Portuguese Air Force Academy; List of Portuguese Air Force bases; Portuguese Armed Forces; Portuguese Army; Portuguese Joint Command and Staff College; Portuguese Marine Corps; Portuguese military aircraft serials; Portuguese Navy; Portuguese Paratroopers; Pupilos do Exército