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Greek Minister Eyes Embraer C-390 Purchase in Portugal

5/9/2026

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Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias signaled interest in the Embraer C-390 during a two-day visit to Portugal.
He discussed a potential purchase with Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo in Lisbon, saying it would complement Greece’s C-130 and C-27 fleet under a €28 billion modernisation plan through 2036.
Portugal’s OGMA, 65 % owned by Embraer, builds the C-390’s central fuselage and was the first European NATO nation to order the type in 2019.

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Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias signaled interest in the Embraer C-390 during a two-day visit to Portugal.
He discussed a potential purchase with Portuguese Defence Minister Nuno Melo in Lisbon, saying it would complement Greece’s C-130 and C-27 fleet under a €28 billion modernisation plan through 2036.
Portugal’s OGMA, 65 % owned by Embraer, builds the C-390’s central fuselage and was the first European NATO nation to order the type in 2019.