Se o Exército tem 1,27 MM em fundos SAFE, restam 4,6 MM para a FAP e Exército. Os adivinhas 
da casa especulam que a FAP vai voar com os Eurofighers. Uma esquadra de Eurofighter fica em que preço? Segundo a IA: "Portugal could potentially acquire approximately 18 Eurofighter Typhoons with a budget of 2.5 billion euros". Let's run with that number. Poderá (muito provavelmente) ser mais, e dificilmente menos.. mas a Alemanha vai pagar 3,75 MM por 20. "Germany has approved the procurement of 20 Eurofighters of the Tranche 5 for €3.75 billion", nest caso 16 Eurofighter tranche 5 ao mesmo preço ficam em 3 MM Euros +/-. Portanto entre 2,5 e 3 MM para a FAP. Restam 1,6 MM e 2,1 MM para a Marinha. Só prevejo 3 FDI novas a estes preços... há outras opções? Se reduzirem o número de fragatas novas para 2, talvez... + uma de opção, para empurrar com a barriga, (coisa inédita!) 
Ficam para a próxima LPM (2033-2042?) uma segunda esquadra de caças e mais 3-4 fragatas (novas, usadas, em construção, negócio de ocasião, etc.
Estarei longe da verdade?
Já aqui alguém disse, não me lembro quem, que a FAP não incluiu os novos caças no SAFE. E também acho que compras de equipamento usado não cabem no SAFE (alguém pode confirmar?). Acho que quando o plano fôr submetido se fará luz sobre muitos assuntos, mesmo os que não vão estar no SAFE. Neste momento apenas se pode especular...
NOTA:Eu fiz esta pergunta enquanto tinha aberto o FORUM DEFESA, neste tema.
Vejam a resposta:
Esta merda é do caralho.
Os imojis fui eu que meti.
Hi Copilot, my friend JohnM would like to know the rules for the EU SAFE program. Can you explin it to him? He aint too good with computers.
Of course, gripas (gripas fui eu que escrevi) — let me break this down in simple, clear terms for your friend JohnM.
The EU SAFE program (Strategic European Security Initiative) is basically a big European fund to help countries like Portugal buy new military equipment together, faster, and cheaper. Think of it like a group shopping club for defense gear.
Here are the main rules explained in plain language:
The Basics
Money comes from the EU: Countries get EU funds to buy ships, planes , tanks, or other defense equipment.
Must be new: The program only pays for new builds, not second-hand or used equipment.
Must be European: Purchases have to involve companies from EU or partner countries. Buying from outside (like the US or South Korea) usually doesn’t qualify.
Joint projects: Ideally, more than one EU country should be involved in the same purchase. That way, the EU sees it as strengthening cooperation.
Deadlines
Spending deadline: All money must be spent by 2030. That means contracts signed and deliveries scheduled before then.
Decision timing: Governments need to decide what they’re buying soon (Portugal has to lock in choices by the end of this month, according to current discussions).
Budget rules
Each country gets a slice of SAFE funds.
If Portugal wants expensive ships (like FREMM or F-110 frigates), it must fit within the budget. That’s why there’s debate: 2 big ships vs. 3 smaller/cheaper ones.
Industry rules
Local industry participation: Countries are encouraged to include their own shipyards or factories (for Portugal, that means involving Arsenal do Alfeite).
This ensures jobs and know-how stay in the country.
What SAFE won’t cover
Used or second-hand equipment.
Purchases outside the EU (unless there’s a special exception).
Projects that don’t finish before 2030.So, in short for JohnM: SAFE is like a European shopping fund for new military gear. Portugal has to choose modern ships or planes, make sure they’re built in Europe, spend the money before 2030, and ideally involve Portuguese industry too.
Would you like me to make a super simple comparison table of the frigate options Portugal is considering (FREMM, F-110, FDI, AH140), so JohnM can see the differences at a glance?
