# Portugal authorizes Embraer KC-390 purchase for resale to Greece Greek sale revenue is to fund three aircraft and associated support, but the government-to-government contract remains to be concluded. Published 2026-10-23 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/23/portugal-authorizes-embraer-kc-390-purchase-for-resale-to/ Portugal has authorized the purchase of three Embraer KC-390 transports and an entry-into-service logistics package for resale to Greece.[1] The authorization allows spending of up to €532.9 million plus VAT with a consortium of Embraer S.A. and Embraer Portugal S.A.[1] Greece formally asked Portugal for the aircraft, training and initial logistics support.[1] The resolution provides for Greek sale revenue to finance the operation entirely, although the government-to-government contract is still to be concluded.[1] It does not state the price Greece would pay.[1] A separate authorization allows Portugal's Air Force to spend up to €57.1 million plus VAT on electronic warfare equipment, training, logistics support, technical support teams in Greece and program management.[1] The resolution estimates the overall charge at about €590 million, with spending spread over 2026–2031.[1] The Council of Ministers approved the resolution on October 14, 2026; it was published in the official gazette on October 22.[1] Portugal established the broader purchase route in 2025, when it exercised an option for a sixth KC-390 and secured options for up to 10 additional aircraft for European or NATO nations.[1] Those nations could buy through the Portuguese state under government-to-government arrangements; the resolution does not specify whether the Greek aircraft would use those options.[1] ## Why it matters The planned sale links an export purchase to Portugal's continuing investment in the KC-390 Program.[1] The resolution earmarks all sale revenue for the program, covering the aircraft and associated support as well as its continuity and capability evolution.[1] ## Sources 1. Resolução do Conselho de Ministros n.º 207/2026, de 22 de outubro (Diário da República)