Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

Published Aug 4, 05:38 PM UTC

Colombia has signed a $336 million deal with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer to purchase two KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft. The agreement, reported by Breaking Defense, marks a significant defense procurement for the Colombian Air Force, enhancing its tactical airlift and aerial refueling capabilities. The KC-390 is a twin-engine jet-powered military transport aircraft capable of carrying troops, cargo, and performing humanitarian missions. This deal underscores deepening defense ties between Colombia and Brazil, and positions the KC-390 as a competitor to the US-made C-130 Hercules in the Latin American market.