Embraer Defense and Security is the new subsidiary established by Embraer to focus on defense and security markets worldwide. Embraer currently operates with more than 30 defense forces worldwide, supporting trainers, special mission aircraft and light transport planes with larget military transports coming along soon (KC-390). The company also modifies commercial platforms for military missions, such as the ERJ-145 modified into an aerial early warning & control platform for the Indian Air Force.
In recent years, Embraer has also expanded its activities in the defense sector beyond aircraft and airborne systems, offering integrated solutions for training, Communication, Computer, Command, Control and Intelligence (C4I).