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Embraer–Mahindra partnership targets C-390 localization as India weighs $10.5B military transport deal

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Embraer and Mahindra Group are positioning Nagpur as a potential site for C-390 Millennium manufacturing and assembly, aligning the aircraft bid with India’s push to expand its domestic aerospace base. The C-390 is competing with Lockheed Martin’s offering for a military transport contract valued at $10.5 billion.

Discovered 2026-10-07T01:14:56.497344-07:00 | 2026-10-07T01:14:56.497344-07:00

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  • The proposed localization links a major military aircraft competition to India’s objective of growing domestic aerospace manufacturing, making industrial participation a key dimension alongside aircraft capability.
  • The $10.5 billion contest could be a significant export opportunity for Embraer and Lockheed Martin; the Indian Air Force’s medium transport aircraft competition also includes Airbus as a potential bidder.

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