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Rheinmetall signs Embraer contract for Dutch C-390 flight simulator

Rheinmetall signed a contract with Embraer, worth a double digit million euro sum, to build a full flight and mission simulator and cargo trainer for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 transport aircraft, for delivery by late 2026.

Verified AI-drafted Rheinmetall press release, 12 February 2025

What it does not test. It does not disclose the exact contract value or confirm the simulator's delivery date is met.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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