The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft. This strategic decision from another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member country marks the first acquisition of the C-390 in Northern Europe, underscoring Sweden’s commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities with state-of-the-art aircraft.

Embraer already has a long-term partnership with Sweden, which will be further deepened with the C-390 selection. The company is ready to support the Swedish Armed Forces in order to meet the demanding requirements of their acquisition process, as this decision represents a new chapter in Brazil-Sweden relations.

The C-390’s selection aligns with a growing trend among European NATO member countries recognizing the aircraft’s effectiveness in addressing both current and future defense needs. Sweden is the sixth European nation to select the aircraft, along with Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands and Portugal. Sweden’s acquisition of the C-390 will not only bolster national defense, but also enhance interoperability with allied forces while benefiting from the synergies present in Europe in terms of training facilities, support and logistics.

The airplane has also been ordered by Brazil and South Korea. Since it entered into service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, the fleet in service has accumulated more than 15,000 flight hours.