Embraer Defense & Security

The Uruguayan Air Force has taken delivery of two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft © Embraer

Uruguay takes delivery of first Super Tucanos

Embraer has delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The delivery forms part of a programme to renew the fleet and strengthen FAU’s operational capabilities, including airspace surveillance and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024, also covers mission equipment, integrated logistics support services and […]

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KC-390 Millennium demonstrator © Embraer

Embraer strikes strategic deal with ILIAS to elevate military fleet management

Embraer has entered a strategic partnership with ILIAS Solutions (ILIAS), a specialist in mission-driven defence software. The agreement aims to sharpen fleet management capabilities and strengthen operational efficiency for military operators worldwide. Under the partnership, Embraer will integrate ILIAS’s advanced software suite into its existing maintenance and logistics ecosystem for operators of the C-390 Millennium

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Embraer/Lithuanian signing ceremony

Embraer strengthens Lithuanian ties with new aerospace and defence agreements

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

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Image of Lithuania's C-390 Millennium aircraft

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

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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Netherlands orders aeromedical system for C-390 fleet

Embraer and the State of the Netherlands have signed a milestone agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The contract, which includes one confirmed order and seven additional purchase options, was formally signed at the Paris Air Show by Vice Admiral Jan

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At the Paris Airshow Portugal announced its decision to acquire an additional KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Portugal to acquire additional KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Embraer has released that the Portuguese government will acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, expanding the Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) transport fleet as part of a continued effort to strengthen national and allied defence capabilities. The announcement was made during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, building upon the original August 2019

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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

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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