Embraer delivered the first two A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force. The aircraft are part of a program to renew the fleet and expand FAU's operational capabilities, like airspace and border protection. The contract, signed at the end of 2024 (see AVIONEWS), also includes mission equipment, integrated logistics services and a flight simulator.

The Super Tucano is a global reference in its class, has been selected by 22 air forces worldwide and has accumulated more than 600,000 flight hours (see AVIONEWS). The aircraft has attracted the interest of several other Nations due to the combination of capabilities, making it the most efficient option on the market.

The A-29 offers a wide range of missions, including Advanced Pilot Training, Close Air Support (CAS), Air Patrol, Air Interdiction, Joint Terminal Attack (JTAC), Armed Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Border Surveillance, Air Escort, and most recently, countering drones. The model is capable of operating from unpaved runways in harsh environments and without infrastructure.