The Kingdom of Sweden has acquired four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract will also include seven additional purchase options, paving the way for future acquisitions by other European nations.
“This acquisition marks a major milestone in the modernization and strengthening of the Swedish Air Force. With the C-390 Millennium, I am convinced we will increase our operational efficiency while enhancing interoperability with our European partners.” Minister for Defence of Sweden, Pål Jonson, said.
This milestone for defense in Europe is part of a broader trilateral partnership between Austria, Sweden, and the Netherlands, aimed at fostering joint procurement, interoperability, and long-term cooperation around the C-390 Millennium platform.
“We are honored to welcome Sweden to the C-390 Millennium family,” President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, Bosco da Costa Junior, stated.
“This partnership reinforces the aircraft’s growing reputation as the new standard for tactical airlift in Europe and among NATO nations. With the C-390 Millennium, Embraer has brought together the best of aerospace technology to provide Sweden with an aircraft capable of performing the most demanding missions — anytime, anywhere.”
The ceremony took place at Uppsala Air Base, hosted by the Swedish Air Force Commander, Major General Jonas Wikman, and was attended by Jonson along with defence representatives from other C-390 operators such as the Netherlands, Brazil, Austria, Portugal, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
With this acquisition, Sweden becomes another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member to join the strategic partnership already established by the Netherlands and Austria, who have collectively ordered nine C-390s in 2024.
“Since 2024, we have understood how much of a strategic asset the C-390 represents in enhancing our operational capabilities. We are delighted to count Sweden among our partners — a country renowned for its expertise in air operations. Together, we will make the most of this next-generation aircraft to strengthen security across Europe,” Minister for Arms procurement and Personnel of the Netherlands, Gijs Tuinman, commented.