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Embraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian Ministry of Defense Sign MoU to Expand the Tamandaré Program
April 24, 2026
• Memorandum of Understanding establishes the basis for extending the Tamandaré-Class Frigates Program (PFCT) with four additional vessels
• The Initiative reinforces bilateral cooperation between Brazil and Germany and strengthens Brazil’s naval capabilities
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 24, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ/ B3: EMBJ3) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates. The signing took place during a Brazilian Navy ceremony marking the commissioning of the F200 Tamandaré frigate, the first vessel of the class, into the Brazilian Navy’s fleet.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes the foundation for the continuation and expansion of the Tamandaré Class Frigates Program (PFCT), aligned with the letter of intent signed this week by the governments of Brazil and Germany in Hannover. The initiative aims to renew the Brazilian Navy’s fleet, strengthen its operational capabilities and defense industrial base, and create export opportunities benefiting both countries.
“This Memorandum of Understanding aims to negotiate a new batch of four Tamandaré Class frigates, reaffirming the long standing Brazil–Germany partnership and the strategic cooperation with TKMS, while preserving and advancing transferred technological know-how, strengthening Brazil’s defense industrial base, and creating export opportunities for both countries”, said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.
Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS: “Advancing with a new batch of frigates is essential to sustain critical capabilities and preserve the knowledge developed through technology transfer under the Tamandaré Program. This memorandum also reflects the strong cooperation between Brazil and Germany and TKMS’s long-term commitment to Brazil.”
The Tamandaré-Class Frigates Program (PFCT) is one of the most significant modernization initiatives of the Brazilian Navy. The contract was signed in 2020, and approximately 2,000 professionals are directly involved in the construction of the vessels. Including indirect and induced effects, the program has generated around 23,000 jobs, reflecting its strong multiplier effect on the economy.
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A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer operates in the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides after-sales Services & Support to customers.
Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world, transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.
Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service centers and parts distribution, among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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