► Embraer and ALADA sign agreement to drive new business opportunities in Latin America and Africa

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Santiago, Chile – April 7, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ/ B3: EMBJ3) and ALADA – Empresa de Projetos Aeroespaciais do Brasil S.A., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at FIDAE to evaluate and explore potential business opportunities in the defense and security market in negotiations requiring government-to-government contracts (G2G, in English). Recently, ALADA was designated by Brazil’s Ministry of Defense as an entity authorized to carry out G2G procurements for the benefit of the Defense Industrial Base.

“The signing of this memorandum will identify and explore potential opportunities in the defense market, enabling countries that require government-to-government contracts to access a new negotiation option for the acquisition of Embraer products and solutions,” said Fabio Caparica, Vice-President of Contracts at Embraer Defense & Security.

“The G2G export is an unprecedented business model in Brazil, in which ALADA plays a strategic and decisive role, opening new market opportunities for aerospace products, services, and projects — with special emphasis on those coming from the Defense Industrial Base,” said Sergio Roberto de Almeida, President of ALADA.

“Operations like this are fundamental to stimulating and strengthening the export of defense products manufactured in Brazil, lending institutional credibility to negotiations, benefiting the Defense Industrial Base, and expanding access to new international markets,” says the Secretary of Defense Products, Heraldo Luiz Rodrigues.

The signing of this MoU comes at a time when Embraer is expanding its operations in strategic markets across Latin America and Africa, while maintaining an active dialogue with authorities and government representatives. Embraer’s highlights in the defense industry include the KC-390 Millennium — the most modern military transport aircraft in its class — and the A-29 Super Tucano, a global leader for light attack, armed reconnaissance, and tactical training missions, both of which have won over operators worldwide.

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Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Logistics
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore defense and security business opportunities
Location
Santiago · Chile
Unit
Embraer and ALADA
Time
April 7, 2026
Equipment
KC-390 MillenniumA-29 Super Tucano
Summary

Embraer and ALADA signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Santiago, Chile, on April 7, 2026, to explore defense and security business opportunities. This agreement allows countries to access new options for government-to-government contracts for Embraer products. The initiative aims to stimulate the export of Brazilian defense products and enhance the Defense Industrial Base's credibility in international markets.

Key Facts
  • Embraer and ALADA signed a MoU on April 7, 2026.
  • The MoU aims to explore defense and security market opportunities.
  • ALADA is authorized for government-to-government procurements by Brazil's Ministry of Defense.
  • Embraer is expanding operations in Latin America and Africa.
  • Key products mentioned include the KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano.