US EditionLithuania Plans to Acquire Brazilian Military Transport Aircraft
- On June 16, 2025, at the Paris Air Show, Portugal confirmed its acquisition of a sixth KC-390 jet from Embraer, expanding its existing contract for the military transport aircraft.
- This decision builds on the original 2019 contract for five aircraft, reflecting production slot concerns and rising demand among NATO allies.
- The first two KC-390 aircraft were handed over at Beja Air Base starting in October 2023, with a third expected to join Portugal’s fleet by 2025, aiding in the country's military modernization efforts.
- The original €827 million contract includes five planes, a simulator, and logistics, while ten additional purchase options aim to serve other NATO countries.
- This expanded procurement enhances Portugal’s operational flexibility and promotes interoperability, positioning it as a key facilitator for KC-390 sales in Europe.
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Portugal Expands KC-390 Fleet, Secures Options for NATO Sales in Strategic Embraer Deal
Portugal has decided to buy a sixth KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft from Embraer, as confirmed at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025. This move builds on the 2019 contract for five aircraft, with the first delivered in 2023. The deal also adds ten purchase options, intended for future sales to other European […]
Lithuania has Selected Embraer C-390
The Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania has announced that the Embraer C-390 Millennium has been chosen as country’s next-generation military transport aircraft. This strategic decision, which paves the way for the acquisition of three C-390 marks a significant step in enhancing Lithuania’s operational readiness and interoperability with other NATO members. This strategic decision paves the way for the acquisition and marks a significant s…
Lithuania selects Embraer C-390 Millennium as future military transport aircraft
This decision initiates the process for the acquisition of three C-390 aircraft, in line with Lithuania’s legal and procurement frameworks. The acquisition is expected to bolster the country’s air mobility and defence capabilities within the NATO alliance. “We have carefully studied the various types of military transport aircraft available on the market, and our assessment has clearly shown that the C-390 Millennium is the most suitable platfor…
Country joins Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Slovakia as members of Otan who have also chosen Embraer's military commander to modernise their air forces
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