Slovakia selects C-390M Millennium
On 10 December 2024, the Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to begin the process of purchasing the EMBRAER C-390M Millennium transport aircraft.
The Slovak MoD will initiate the procurement of three C-390M Millennium aircraft for the Vzdušné sily Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej Republiky (Slovak Air Force) in January 2025.
During a visit to Brazil, Slovak Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák emphasised that the Millennium is the best fit for Slovakia’s future military transport needs. He also highlighted the strategic advantage of neighbouring countries already operating the C-390, which facilitates synergies in training, logistics, and the growth of fleet capabilities.
With this decision, Slovakia becomes the ninth nation and the sixth NATO member in Europe to select the C-390 Millennium, joining Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, South Korea, Czechia, and Sweden.
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