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Embraer expands C-390 Millennium's ISR capabilities with Brazilian Air Force partnership

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Embraer expands C-390 Millennium's ISR capabilities with Brazilian Air Force partnership
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Embraer, a leading Brazilian aerospace company, has entered into an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore new capabilities for its C-390 Millennium aircraft. The focus of this collaboration is to enhance the aircraft's role in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, particularly maritime patrol.

The C-390 Millennium is already versatile, serving in roles such as transport and aerial refueling. This new agreement aims to expand its ISR capabilities. Lieutenant-Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force, stated that "the studies to adapt the C-390 Millennium aircraft to ISR missions have evolved in a structured way," highlighting the potential for meeting both current and future needs of the FAB.

Embraer regards this development as a significant milestone in its ongoing relationship with the Brazilian Air Force. According to Monch Publishing Group, "the aircraft is already considered by its end users as the most advanced in its category."

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Currently, Embraer's production includes civilian models like the Embraer E-Jet E2 and military models such as the EMB 314 Super Tucano. The company also collaborates on Brazil's Saab JAS Gripen E/F fighter jets.

Simple Flying reports that Embraer plans to increase production of the C-390 Millennium due to an estimated market demand for 490 units over two decades, valuing at approximately $60 billion. Embraer stands as Latin America's largest aeronautical firm and ranks third globally among passenger plane manufacturers.

The C-390 Millennium has been operational since 2019 and holds export orders from countries including Hungary, Portugal, Sweden, South Korea, Austria, Czech Republic, and Netherlands. It boasts a maximum payload capacity of 57,000 lbs and maintains a mission capability rate exceeding 93%.

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