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Embraer Signs New Strategic Partnerships in the Netherlands
November 20, 2025
· Cooperation agreements with Dutch companies focus on innovation and growing collaboration with TNO, OPT/NET, and ILIAS in defense technology.
Rotterdam, Netherlands, November 20, 2025 – The successful cooperation between Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) and the Netherlands in the defense domain reaches a new height. Under the Industrial Participation Agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Embraer has signed new cooperation agreements with TNO, OPT/NET, and ILIAS, strengthening its alignment with the Dutch defense ecosystem.
With TNO, Embraer will collaborate on multi-agent systems and data management to support surveillance missions and enhance operational responsiveness. The partnership with OPT/NET focuses on applying AI-driven technologies to improve decision-support for complex military operations. ILIAS will provide real-time, integrated data solutions to enhance fleet management.
Atech, an Embraer company, will support these initiatives with its expertise in mission-critical systems, command-and-control, and intelligence data analysis, reinforcing the joint technological development with TNO and OPT/NET.
“I am glad to see the partnerships between Embraer and the Netherlands’ Defense Technology Industrial Base (DTIB) flourishing. The Industrial Participation Policy strengthens the DTIB by fostering knowledge, technology, and industrial capacity. The collaboration between the Dutch industry and Embraer under the C-390 Millennium acquisition is fundamental for both parties,” said Jan Christiaan Dicke, Commissioner Military Production at the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
“These collaborations mark another milestone in Embraer’s relationship with the Dutch defense ecosystem, reinforcing our commitment to co-developing advanced technologies and operational solutions with trusted partners,” said Frederico Lemos, Chief Commercial Officer at Embraer Defense & Security.
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About TNO
The TNO Organisation was established in 1932, based on legislation formulated especially for this purpose. Since the most recent amendment to this TNO Act in 1985, the following formulation has applied as the objective of TNO: ‘The objective of the Organisation is to contribute to ensuring that application-oriented research in the
technical and natural sciences, as well as related social-scientific and other application-oriented research, is rendered usable in the common interest and the various sub-interests that can be distinguished therein’. TNO is an independent research organization. We connect people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the sustainable competitive strength of industry and well-being of society. For this purpose, TNO is established by law as legal public entity. TNO is working with Industry and Government all over the world.
About OPT/NET
OPT/NET is a Dutch deep-tech company, specializing in AI-driven expert systems and decision support solutions for mission-critical operations. With extensive experience in safeguarding critical infrastructures, OPT/NET transforms high-volume, unpredictable streaming data into actionable intelligence, ensuring operators stay ahead in complex, data-rich environments. OPT/NET actively contributes to the European Security and Space ecosystem and provides security services to the Dutch public sector. Partners seeking a reliable collaborator for AI based decision making in complex mission-critical environments will find in OPT/NET a pragmatic team with proven tools to convert data into decisive advantages, delivered with speed, security, and assurance that mission-critical operations demand.
About ILIAS Solutions
With over 30+ years of dedicated service to the defense sector, ILIAS Solutions excels in delivering commercial off-the-shelf software solutions focused on military needs. ILIAS Defense Platform orchestrates supply, inventory, maintenance, training, deployments and operations across land, sea and air. Designed by military subject matter and IT experts, this powerful platform equips military commanders with comprehensive tools to manage complex assets, executing processes, and promoting data-driven decision-making. ILIAS integrates seamlessly with existing systems, minimizing disruption and avoiding bespoke development.
Trusted by OEMs and defense organizations worldwide, ILIAS Solutions enables mission-driven logistics. Our platform covers MRO&U, Total Asset Visibility, Fleet Management, and Expeditionary Deployment Operations. Our commitment to innovation fosters enduring partnerships, helping defense organizations maintain readiness and effectiveness, even in contested environments. ISO 9001 certified and Cyber Essentials Scheme compliant, ILIAS is the partner of choice for defense. Since January 2025, ILIAS Solutions has been part of the Patria Group.
About Embraer
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and is the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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