INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Rio de Janeiro, solidifying the Nordic nation as the ninth operator of the jet.The $710 million agreement includes guaranteed production
slots, aligning Sweden with Brazil, Portugal, Hungary, South Korea, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, and an undisclosed buyer
2019, carries 26 tons at 470 knots and lands on rough airstrips, combining cargo transport with medical evacuation and aerial firefighting
urgency to modernize fleets amid rising geopolitical tensions
reconfigures in 90 minutes from troop carrier (80 soldiers) to airborne hospital (74 stretchers)
Advanced avionics allow single-pilot operation in emergencies, while self-protection systems counter missile threats.These features
adaptability positions it as a pragmatic choice for militaries balancing readiness with budget constraints, reshaping global defense
partnerships one runway at a time.
