Embraer Defense and Security and Mahindra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly fulfill the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the Indian Air Force in its upcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement project.
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Brazilian aerospace company Embraer inaugurated its India office on Friday and marked the occasion by signing a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with the Mahindra Group to advance the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force
The milestone event was graced by Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil’s Minister of Defense Jose Mucio, Indian Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu and the Ambassador of Brazil to India Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega.
The agreement with Mahindra Group builds upon the Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2024 at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi and deepens the scope of cooperation to include joint marketing, industrialisation and developing India as a manufacturing and support hub for the C-390 Millennium to serve domestic and regional requirements, said a press statement, adding that the two companies will work closely with stakeholders in the country and engage with India’s military and aerospace ecosystem to “identify opportunities for local manufacturing, assembly facilities, supply chain and MRO activities.”
Embraer also plans to build capacity in India to capitalise on opportunities within the country’s aerospace and defense industry, which will include growing teams across corporate functions and specialised units focused on procurement, supply chain and engineering.
“Embraer’s strategic investment reflects its long-term vision to strengthen its presence in India, and to collaborate closely with the local industry to support the country’s mission of an Atmanirbhar Bharat and its Make in India initiatives,” the statement added.
“We are committed to bringing world-class technology and innovation to support India’s aerospace growth, advance self-reliance, and help realize its ambition of becoming a global aviation hub,” President & CEO of Embraer, Francisco Gomes Neto said.
Published – October 17, 2025 11:06 pm IST
