Embraer has signed a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with eight leading Lithuanian institutions and companies, marking a decisive move towards deepening collaboration in aerospace, defence, and technological innovation. The agreements were concluded with Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Aktyvus Photonics, J&C Aero, Nordic Aircraft Systems, Brolis Defence, DAT, and the Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology.
According to Fabio Caparica, Vice President of Contracts at Embraer Defence & Security, these partnerships demonstrate the company’s commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening industrial and defence capacities on a global scale. He described Lithuania’s rapidly expanding aerospace sector and growing technological expertise as an ideal foundation for Embraer’s long-term ambitions in Europe.
The MoUs cover a broad range of specialised areas, from maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to engineering, technological development, innovation, and supply chain management. This move is expected to bring new opportunities for collaboration between Lithuanian partners and Embraer’s international network, potentially boosting both research capabilities and industrial output.
The signing ceremony comes just months after Lithuania’s June 2025 decision to acquire Embraer’s C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to bolster its defence operations and enhance interoperability with NATO allies. Lithuania now joins a growing list of European nations, including Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Sweden, which have chosen the C-390 to modernise their air forces.
Since its introduction with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, followed by service in Portugal in 2023 and Hungary in 2024, the C-390 Millennium has established a strong track record for performance, with a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates exceeding 99%. This proven reliability is expected to reinforce Lithuania’s operational readiness while embedding the country more deeply in the European defence and aerospace network.
