Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio has announced plans to travel to Sweden next month to negotiate a potential sale of Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military cargo aircraft to the Nordic nation. The move comes as Brazil explores the possibility of selling three to four C-390 aircraft to Sweden, while Sweden expresses interest in increasing its sale of Saab Gripen E fighter jets to Brazil.
This development follows Austria’s recent decision to select Embraer’s C-390 to replace its aging fleet of Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130s, reinforcing the aircraft’s global appeal. Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary have previously placed orders for the C-390, also known as the KC-390 for the tanker variant. Additionally, the Netherlands has announced its intention to acquire this versatile freighter.
Embraer and Sweden’s Saab have been collaborating closely, having signed a memorandum of understanding in April to enhance their partnership. Part of this collaboration aims to position the C-390 as the preferred solution to meet the Swedish Air Force’s tactical air transport requirements.
The two companies have a shared production line for Gripen E fighter jets in Brazil, with 15 of Brazil’s 36-aircraft order slated for production in the South American country.
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