The Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) was founded in 1952 as the result of the amalgamation of the Aeronáutica Militar and Aviação Naval.
Portugal After Military Aeronautics became an independent branch, the Portuguese Army activated a small aviation component in its Artillery Arm.
This aviation component was disbanded in 1955, with its aircraft and role being transferred to the Air Force.
In 2012 the acquisition of 10 NH-90 helicopters was canceled after the economic crisis that hit the country that year.
The Portuguese Army would only operate air assets in the 21st century, where it currently employs a wide range of UAVs.