While Brazil is typically not considered a 'Western' country, its Embraer C-390 Millennium is part of the Western supply chain, and it is marketed to various Western countries as an alternative to the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules. It is seen as a geopolitically acceptable military aircraft for NATO allies to purchase in a way that Chinese and Russian military aircraft are not. The Embraer Is A Joint Western EffortCredit: Department of DefenseWhile the Embraer C-390 Millennium is marketed as a Brazilian military airlifter, it relies on an international supply chain. The Embraer C-390's NicheCredit: ShuttertockThe Embraer C-390 occupies a niche between the Airbus C295 (previously CASA C-295) tactical airlifter and the larger Airbus A400M Atlas tactical/strategic airlifter. It also became more difficult for Russia to service its existing fleet of Antonov An-22, Antonov An-26, Antonov An-30 and Antonov An-72 transports.