“In line with our supply chain diversification strategy, we view India as a major opportunity. This contract reinforces our plans to create a more resilient and competitive supply chain, as well as our commitment to developing the Indian aerospace industry,” said Roberto Chaves, Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Embraer.
Amit B Kalyani, Vice Chairman & Joint MD of the Bharat Forge Limited, highlighted the fact that BFL is the first Indian supplier for Embraer.
The contract comes at a time when Embraer is expanding its presence in the country, eyeing not just the defence space but also civil.
Embraer had in January 2026 entered into a strategic partnership with Adani Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the E 175 regional jet, an 80-seater aimed at growing number of regional routes in India under the UDAN scheme, a flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Government of India.
The Brazilian company had also announced its Indian subsidiary last May eyeing the large aerospace market.
The company has also tied up with Mahindra Group for Indian Air Force’s mega medium transport aircraft deal.
Embraer has pitched its C-390 Millenium multi-mission aircraft to replace its Antonov An-32 transport aircraft. India is seeking to purchase at least 40 aircraft. Embraer is competing with Airbus’ A400M for the deal and the Lockheed Martin C130J.
(Edited by Ajeet Tiwari)
