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Greece to acquire up to six Embraer KC-390 aircraft
Greece has signed an intergovernmental agreement with Portugal to acquire three Embraer KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, with an option to purchase three additional units. The deal, valued at approximately €590 million, was finalized in Athens on November 2, 2026, in the presence of Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias and his Portuguese counterpart, Nuno Melo.
The acquisition marks a significant modernization for the Hellenic Air Force, providing Greece with its first jet-powered military transport aircraft and its first air-to-air refuelling capability. The KC-390s will initially support Rafale and Mirage fighter jets, with F-16 integration expected approximately one year later. This capability is intended to extend the time combat aircraft can remain airborne by providing mid-air fuel replenishment.
The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2027, with subsequent deliveries planned for 2029 and 2031. Under the agreement, Portugal will play a key role in training Greek crews and mechanics at the KC-390 Training Centre in Beja. This operation is expected to generate an industrial return of €33 million for Portugal. Greece becomes the seventh European nation to select the Brazilian-built platform, joining countries such as Portugal, Hungary, and the Netherlands.
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Embraer · Greece · Hellenic Air Force · Nikos Dendias · Nuno Melo · Portugal
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- [● 15 SOURCES] Greece signed an intergovernmental agreement with Portugal for the acquisition of three Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft. cretaone.gr · empresaexterior.com · theatrum-belli.com · aero-space.eu · radiocastrense.pt · +9 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The aircraft has a maximum payload capacity of 26 tonnes. bankwars.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · myportal.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Greece is the seventh European country to select the KC-390. empresaexterior.com · theatrum-belli.com · aero-space.eu · milmag.pl · www.metrosport.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Portugal will be responsible for the initial training of Greek crews and mechanics. radiocastrense.pt · aero-space.eu · www.edrotacultural.com.br
- [● 15 SOURCES] The agreement includes an option for three additional aircraft. cretaone.gr · empresaexterior.com · theatrum-belli.com · aero-space.eu · radiocastrense.pt · +9 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program is valued at approximately 590 million to 600 million euros. theatrum-belli.com · radiocastrense.pt · www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The aircraft will provide air-to-air refuelling capabilities for Rafale, Mirage, and F-16 jets. cretaone.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · sondakikakibris.com · www.ilialive.gr
- [● 13 SOURCES] The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2027. empresaexterior.com · theatrum-belli.com · aero-space.eu · radiocastrense.pt · milmag.pl · +7 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Portugal projects an industrial return of €33 million from the operation. www.brasil247.com · canalalentejo.sapo.pt · radiocastrense.pt
- [● 13 SOURCES] The contract includes an option to purchase three additional aircraft. www.areavip.com.br · www.brasil247.com · veja.abril.com.br · cretaone.gr · empresaexterior.com · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Embraer shares rose more than 4% on the B3 exchange. www.brasil247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Embraer's order backlog reached $35.7 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2026. veja.abril.com.br