Sweden has become the sixth European country to select Embraer's C-390 Millennium as its new tactical transport aircraft. The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer 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.

In addition to Sweden, the C-390 Millennium has also been selected by Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands and Portugal. Embraer said 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.

“After several European NATO countries selected the C-390, this decision is a testimony that this multi-mission aircraft represents a tremendous operational capability upgrade compared to previous generation tactical transport aircraft,” said Bosco Da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “The aircraft is being recognized, gradually, by the most advanced Air Forces in the world such as the Swedish Air Force.”

Embraer already has a long-term partnership with Sweden, which will be further deepened with the C-390 selection. It said 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.

The C-390 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, with a mission capability rate of 93% and mission completion rates above 99%.