Following Lithuania’s decision to purchase the to purchase the C-390M military transport aircraft from Embraerthe Brazilian aviation group is now working intensively with Lithuanian industrial partners on long-term cooperation in the defense and aviation sector.
Over the past few weeks, a delegation of experts from Embraer traveled through Lithuania to visit companies and industrial facilities. The focus was on key areas such as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), engineering, technology development, innovation and supply chain management.
“We got to know a number of Lithuanian industrial organizations and experienced their expertise on site,” emphasized Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “In addition to delivering the C-390 Millennium, we will also contribute to Lithuania’s technological and industrial development.”
European anchoring and industry cooperation
Since the early 2000s, Embraer has been continuously expanding its European presence – among other things through investments in defense companies, the establishment of industrial sites and an expanded supplier base. Over 40 percent of the components supplied for the C-390M already come from Europe.
The most recent industrial cooperations are with Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria (-> Embraer starts construction of the first C-390M for the Austrian Armed Forces), the Czech Republic and Sweden. The establishment of the Embraer Defense Europe unit based in Lisbon underlines the Group’s long-term commitment to the EU and NATO partners – including planned C-390M training centers and cooperation with military facilities in the region.
According to Embraer, talks have also begun with Lithuania regarding technological cooperation and the development of industrial capacities. “They are in line with the strategic objectives of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, which are striving for a robust, future-oriented defense industry and close links with research and educational institutions.”
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