What Happened
Athens Acquires New Airlifter and Refueling Tanker Capability
Greece has finalized a deal for a new fleet of up to six KC-390 Millennium aircraft, with the first delivery expected next year. The purchase marks a significant upgrade for the Hellenic Air Force, providing both airlift and refueling capabilities. The agreement follows reported approval by a Greek parliament committee and is part of a government-to-government deal with Portugal. The sale is a major win for Embraer, which has now secured its seventh European customer for the KC-390. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.