Brazilian Manufacturer Teams Up With US Defense Giant for Tanker Bid

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer and American defense giant Northrop Grumman have partnered to pitch Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium to the US Air Force and other foreign militaries. The partnership, formalized by a memorandum of understanding, aims to incorporate an autonomous boom refueling system into the KC-390. This development could help Embraer strengthen its bid in the lucrative US market, as the Pentagon considers future mobility options. The partnership was announced during a briefing with reporters, where executives emphasized the potential for international demand and the opportunity to leverage the KC-390 platform globally, as reported by Breaking Defense.