In December 2019, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force tackled the development of a light military transport aircraft.

[1] Renderings of a proposed hybrid electric aircraft with STOL capabilities were shown in November 2020.

[1] The Short Take Off Utility Transport (STOUT) would replace its 64 EMB-110 Bandeirante (average age of 38.3 years) and 19 EMB-120 Brasilia (average age of 26.5 years) with similar dimensions.

[1] It could carry ULD pallets for a maximum payload of 3 t (6,600 lb) loaded with a rear cargo ramp, or 24 paratroopers or 30 soldiers; or serve as an air ambulance.

[2] Only concept studies are funded, a development program could follow after 2027 and commercial applications could include island hopping.