Sweden selects Embraer cargo plane, Brazil plans to buy more Saab fighters

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Sweden has chosen Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military cargo aircraft, while Brazil intends to expand its order of Gripen fighter jets from Swedish company Saab. This decision was formalized through a letter of intent signed by Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson and Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio following in-depth discussions. Sweden’s replacement of its older Lockheed Martin C-130 fleet with the C-390 marks a deepening defense partnership with Brazil. Originally contracting for 36 Gripen jets in 2010, Brazil now seeks to increase this order by 25%. Embraer’s defense chief, Bosco da Costa Junior, praised Sweden’s choice, emphasizing the country’s thorough evaluation process.

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