Brazil’s defense industry exported $1.8 billion in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year. Minister of Defence José Múcio Monteiro Filho highlighted the sector’s impact, supporting 2.9 million jobs and contributing 3.58% to Brazil’s GDP. Embraer Defense & Security played a key role, securing orders for 11 C-390 Millennium and 28 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Portugal, Paraguay, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, IDV is negotiating Guarani 6×6 armored vehicle sales with Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, and Malaysia. The growth reflects Brazil’s expanding role in the global defense market.
Related Posts
Czech Republic picks Embraer C-390 cargo planes for its air force
- Veiko Lukmann
- 29/10/2024
- 0
The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a deal to acquire two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, making it the fifth NATO member to choose this Brazilian plane. Defense Minister Jana Černochová emphasized the importance of long-range, heavy cargo transport capabilities, citing evacuations from Afghanistan and Sudan as clear examples of this need. The first two aircraft are scheduled for delivery next year, with Czech company Aero Vodochody participating in parts production for the C-390, supporting local industry. An Industrial Cooperation Agreement with Embraer, signed in October, brings the program’s value to over $82.3 million. This acquisition aligns with recent […]
Unnamed country becomes 10th to select C-390 airlifter
- Veiko Lukmann
- 30/12/2024
- 0
Embraer has secured an order for two C-390 tactical transport jets from an undisclosed nation, the 10th country to adopt this aircraft. The deal, announced on December 27, includes a comprehensive training and support package along with spare parts. Known for its superior 470kt cruise speed, the C-390 outperforms other medium-sized military transport aircraft. The model is currently in service with Brazil, Hungary, and Portugal, collectively logging approximately 15,500 flight hours. This latest order highlights the growing global demand for the C-390’s advanced capabilities. Original news
Sweden Moves Forward with Joint C-390 Aircraft Procurement
- Veiko Lukmann
- 02/04/2025
- 0
Sweden is progressing with plans to acquire four Embraer C-390 transport aircraft as part of a joint procurement effort with Austria and the Netherlands. The announcement was made at the LAAD Defence & Security exhibition following a memorandum of understanding signed on March 28. Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson emphasized that the collaborative approach enables faster and more cost-efficient delivery. The move builds on Sweden’s earlier decision in November to select the C-390 to replace its aging fleet of Lockheed Martin KC/C-130H aircraft. The deal reflects growing European defense cooperation aimed at streamlining modernization efforts. Original news