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KC-390

Coverage of KC-390 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 16:25 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 16:17 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJul 21 · 16:17 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    Embraer’s KC-390 Could Become a Missile Truck

    Brazil’s Embraer and US defense firm Anduril signed an MoU on July 21, 2026, to develop the KC-390 as a platform for deploying the Barracuda-500M cruise missile. The missile has a range exceeding 500 nautical miles and would be delivered via palletized munitions dropped from the aircraft’s cargo bay.

  • SECURITYJul 5 · 08:20 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    KC-390 in Chile: Embraer’s Airlifter Takes On the A400M for Santiago’s Hercules Fleet

    Chile is seeking new military cargo planes to replace its C-130 Hercules fleet, with Embraer’s KC-390 competing against Airbus’s A400M. The procurement process involves multiple rivals as Santiago evaluates replacements for its existing aircraft.

  • BUSINESSJun 18 · 16:25 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    Embraer ramping KC-390 production, plans Czech, Uzbek, Korean deliveries this year

    Embraer is increasing production of the KC-390 and plans deliveries to Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, and South Korea in 2023. The company has not yet decided on the future of its A-29 Super Tucano production line in Jacksonville, Florida, according to Marcio Monteiro.