Portuguese Armed Forces
Combined military forces of Portugal
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| 2019 | The Portuguese Army adopted the FN SCAR STD as its new service rifle, replacing previous standard issue weapons. |
| July 2015 | Portuguese Army defined a comprehensive list of base bodies across various functional areas, including human resources, force readiness, logistical support, teaching and training, medical support, and military culture preservation. |
| 2014 | Portuguese Army personnel composition reaches 16,111 total military personnel, including 5,667 career personnel and 10,444 volunteers. |
| December 2014 | The Portuguese Army established its current general organizational structure, defining a new command framework led by the Chief of Staff of the Army, which includes multiple administrative, operational, and advisory bodies. |
| April 2012 | Immediate Reaction Force (FRI) is activated for the first time in response to a military coup in Guinea-Bissau, with forces pre-positioned in Cape Verde ready to intervene if needed. |
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