Embraer has completed a cold-weather test campaign of the KC-390 Millennium in Sweden, demonstrating operations in Arctic conditions. The aircraft conducted short takeoffs, rapid loading and vehicle deployment as part of logistics and ACE evaluations.
Saab and Embraer have unveiled the first Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil at Gavião Peixoto. The aircraft will undergo testing before joining the Brazilian Air Force fleet under a 36-aircraft contract signed in 2014.
Northrop Grumman and Embraer are collaborating to develop enhanced air-refueling capabilities for the KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The effort aims to introduce an autonomous boom system and upgraded mission systems to support U.S. Air Force and allied aerial logistics requirements.
Embraer has introduced a new operational concept for its A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, allowing operators to conduct counter-drone missions using existing sensors, data links, and weapons systems, building on the A-29’s existing features and requiring no major airframe modifications.
With plans to order three aircraft, Lithuania will become Embraer’s tenth customer for the C-390 airlifter and the seventh NATO country to select the aircraft.
The debutante tactical airlifter can carry 26 tons of cargo at a speed of 470kts with missions that include Air-to-Air (in-flight) Refuelling, airborne operations and troop & cargo transportation, and has been designed to operate in austere environments.
