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Sweden Orders Four Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft, Secures Options for Seven More

The purchase advances a trilateral effort with partners in the Netherlands as well as Austria to standardize tactical airlift across Europe.

Overview

  • The contract was signed and announced at Uppsala Air Base during a public ceremony attended by Swedish defense leaders and international representatives.
  • Sweden's deal covers four aircraft for the Swedish Air Force plus seven additional purchase options, with financial terms not disclosed.
  • Embraer says the options reflect rising European interest in the C-390 and could pave the way for further regional acquisitions.
  • Sweden joins a partnership built by the Netherlands and Austria, which collectively ordered nine C-390s in 2024 to bolster interoperability.
  • The C-390 is a medium transport capable of carrying 26 tonnes, performing air-to-air refueling, operating from unpaved runways, and executing missions from troop and cargo lift to medical evacuation, search and rescue, firefighting, and humanitarian relief.