Embraer and Anduril Partner to Arm C-390 Airlifter with Barracuda-500M Cruise Missile
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anduril to integrate the latter's Barracuda-500M (B-500M) stand-off cruise missile onto the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough Airshow on July 20, 2026, aims to enhance the C-390's operational flexibility by enabling it to launch palletised munitions, providing a rapidly deployable solution for modern military needs. Anduril conducted the first successful flight test of the pallet-launched Barracuda-500M in September 2024, with dozens of further tests validating the system's capabilities, including networked collaborative autonomy and terminal engagements. The C-390 Millennium is a modern medium transport aircraft in service with Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, South Korea, and other nations. Anduril has also established procurement agreements with the US Department of War and a localized production agreement with PGZ in Poland.
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