Kielce, Poland, August 29, 2025 – Embraer announced its first participation in MSPO 2025, the main international defense fair of Poland, which takes place from September 2 to 5 in Kielce.
In Hall 1 (booth E18), the company will present the KC-390 Millennium, the state-of-the-art aircraft aircraft as part of its strategy for expanding and strengthening partnerships in Europe.
“We are excited to participate in the MSPO for the first time. This recognized event represents a valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership and cooperation ties that unite us with Poles. We consider Poland a nation with a rich and distinct aerospace tradition, as well as an important NATO member,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.
Participation reinforces Embraer’s commitment to develop long -term cooperation with the Polish defense and aerospace industry, investing in strategic areas such as training, maintenance, repair and review (MRO), as well as research and development. The company has been building a robust European ecosystem around the KC-390expanding the interoperability between NATO allies.
O KC-390 Millennium It is already recognized as the preferred tactical transport platform between alliance countries, standing out for the load capacity of 26 tons, speed of 470 knots, extended reach and versatility in various missions, such as:
- transportation and launch of troops and loads,
- medical evacuation,
- Search and Rescue (SAR),
- fire fighting,
- humanitarian missions.
In addition, the aircraft can operate on temporary or unpaid clues and be configured for air replenishment (AAR), acting as a refueling or receiver.
Since its entry into operation with the Brazilian Air Force in 2019, followed by the Portuguese Air Force in 2023 and the Hungarian Air Force in 2024, the KC-390 has shown higher performance, with 93% mission capacity rate and over 99% missions completion rate.
Currently, the aircraft has been chosen by 11 air forces worldwide, including eight European countries and seven NATO members.
Embraer’s presence at MSPO reaffirms its strategic vision for Europe, focusing on a more integrated and resilient defense scenario.
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