Lithuania will modernize its airlift capability with the purchase of three Embraer C-390 Millennium jets, marking a generational upgrade over its C-27J Spartans. Deliveries are slated before the decade ends. The C-390 offers superior efficiency, speed, and payload, carrying up to 26 tons at nearly 870 km/h with an extended operational range. Designed for NATO interoperability, it supports missions from troop transport to disaster relief. Its ability to fly from semi-prepared runways ensures operational flexibility in high-demand scenarios. The decision underscores Lithuania’s response to regional tensions and its commitment to reinforcing collective defense within NATO.
