Brazil’s defense minister indicated that new export deals for the KC-390 Millennium aircraft could be finalized as early as June.
The statement aligns with ongoing negotiations involving Embraer, the Brazilian manufacturer of the multi-mission KC-390, which serves as both a cargo transport and aerial tanker. Recent developments underscore growing international interest in the platform. Sweden signed an $850 million contract in October 2025 for four C-390 Millennium aircraft, with deliveries set to begin in 2027. This deal includes an option for seven more units and positions Sweden as the sixth European operator, alongside Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Embraer is in talks with up to 10 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for KC-390 sales. The upcoming June agreements are anticipated to include new partners from Asia and the Middle East, expanding the aircraft’s global footprint to nine operators worldwide. The KC-390 can carry 26 tons of payload at 870 km/h and supports missions including troop transport, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and firefighting.
Additional efforts include a partnership with Northrop Grumman to develop an autonomous boom refueling system, targeting the U.S. market and enhancing compatibility with more aircraft types. The KC-390 was also featured at the FIDAE 2026 air show in Santiago.