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Sweden secures C-390 fleet to bolster European defence

Sweden has confirmed the purchase of four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The agreement also secures seven additional purchase options, opening the door for future acquisitions and signalling rising interest among European partners. This contract is part of a wider trilateral framework linking Austria, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The arrangement promotes joint procurement, interoperability, […]

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Embraer strengthens Lithuanian aerospace and defence ties following C-390 selection

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Embraer is building long-term cooperation with Lithuanian industry following the country’s June 2025 decision to acquire the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. In recent weeks, Embraer experts have visited Lithuania to meet local industrial partners and assess facilities, focusing on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), engineering, innovation, technological development and supply chain management. The collaboration

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Sweden has ordered four KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Sweden commits to acquiring Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft

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Sweden has officially committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, securing production slots for the order. The announcement was made during LAAD Defence & Security 2025, attended by Peter Sandwall, Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister for Defence, and Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. This

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Official structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto production facility © Embraer

Embraer begins assembly of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium

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Embraer has officially commenced structural assembly of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium aircraft. The milestone was marked by a formal ceremony at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto production facility, attended by representatives from the Austrian government. The C-390 Millennium is regarded as the best in its class, featuring a maximum payload of 26 tonnes, a top speed of

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the Slovak Defence Minister identified Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the optimal choice for Slovakia’s future military transport needs.

Slovak Ministry of Defence takes steps towards procuring Embraer C-390 military aircraft

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The Slovak Ministry of Defence has signed a letter of intent with its Brazilian counterpart, setting the stage for enhanced industrial cooperation between the two nations. During his visit to Brazil, the Slovak Defence Minister identified Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the optimal choice for Slovakia’s future military transport needs. This decision reflects the importance of

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Embraer and FAB have signed an agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilities

FAB, Embraer partner to boost C-390 Millennium for ISR missions

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The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Embraer have signed an agreement to advance studies on enhancing the C-390 Millennium for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, with an emphasis on maritime patrol. The announcement was made during Mostra BID, the National Defence and Security Fair in Brasília. Renowned for its versatility, durability, advanced communication and

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Following the Netherlands' acquisition of the C-390 Millennium aircraft, Embraer enhances its presence in the Netherlands through industrial and research participation

Embraer expands role in Netherlands with industrial and research collaboration

Military & Defense

Embraer has made significant strides in strengthening its industrial and research cooperation with the Netherlands, aligning with Dutch initiatives to enhance the Netherlands Defense Technology and Industrial Base (NLDTIB). This collaboration builds on the Netherlands’ acquisition of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft and reinforces Embraer’s commitment to fostering strong partnerships with the Dutch defence

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Swedish Ministry of Defence selects Embraer C-390 Millennium as new tactical transport aircraft

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The Swedish Ministry of Defence has announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft. This strategic choice from another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member country marks the first acquisition of the C-390 in Northern Europe, highlighting Sweden’s commitment to advancing its defence capabilities with cutting-edge aircraft. Embraer already

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Embraer to supply training solutions for Dutch C-390 Millennium fleet

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Embraer will provide a suite of training solutions for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet. The agreement includes a full-flight simulator, a cargo handling station trainer developed in collaboration with Rheinmetall, and a computer-based trainer (CBT) developed with ETI. All training solutions are expected to be operational by the end of 2026. “The

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The Brazilian Air Force takes delivery of the seventh C-390 Millenium aircraft © Embraer

Embraer delivers seventh C-390 Millennium to Brazilian Air Force

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Embraer has delivered the seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the First Squadron of the First Group (1º/1º GT) at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro. This milestone coincides with the Brazilian Air Force celebrating five years of service for the C-390, which has undertaken a wide range of military and humanitarian missions

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Sweden secures C-390 fleet to bolster European defence

Embraer strengthens Lithuanian aerospace and defence ties following C-390 selection

Sweden commits to acquiring Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft

Embraer begins assembly of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium

Slovak Ministry of Defence takes steps towards procuring Embraer C-390 military aircraft

FAB, Embraer partner to boost C-390 Millennium for ISR missions

Embraer expands role in Netherlands with industrial and research collaboration

Swedish Ministry of Defence selects Embraer C-390 Millennium as new tactical transport aircraft

Embraer to supply training solutions for Dutch C-390 Millennium fleet

Embraer delivers seventh C-390 Millennium to Brazilian Air Force

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