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Greece weighs Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium for Hercules fleet recapitalisation after talks in Portugal

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed discussions on acquiring Embraer’s KC/C-390 Millennium during a Portugal visit, inspecting KC-390 operations at Beja Air Base. The move would support Athens’ broader military modernization plan through 2036 and aims to replace Greece’s oldest C-130 Hercules aircraft.

Discovered 2026-05-07T11:09:44.162888-07:00 | 2026-05-07T11:09:44.162888-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

Greece’s potential KC/C-390 acquisition signals continued demand for a mid-size tactical transport to replace aging C-130 fleets, with implications for European basing, logistics, and sustainment planning under its modernization roadmap through 2036.
Embraer’s aircraft is already actively used and marketed via in-country demonstrator activity, building on prior KC-390 sales efforts such as the KC-390 demonstrator’s worldwide tour.
The procurement conversation also tracks how multiple air forces are progressing C-390 missionization work, including production clearance for a Royal Netherlands KC-390 medevac system, which can affect configuration commonality and industrial cadence.

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