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Middle East First For Brazilian Military Transport Plane
The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal with Embraer to procure 10 C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, with an option for 10 more. The C-390 can perform a range of missions, including military transport, humanitarian operations, and medical evacuation. UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed AlNahyan praised the deal, citing the aircraft’s advanced capabilities and the country’s commitment to localizing military industries. The contract was announced at the ‘Make It In The Emirates’ exposition in Abu Dhabi, as reported by Breaking Defense.