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Aero Vodochody, Thales Belgium advance L-39 Skyfox counter-drone capability

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Aero Vodochody and Thales Belgium have signed an MoU to further develop counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for the L-39 Skyfox. The work includes continued integration and testing of Thales’ 70 mm rocket system, extending the jet’s role against unmanned aircraft.

Discovered 2026-10-05T07:20:08.879723-07:00 | 2026-10-05T07:20:08.879723-07:00

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  • The MoU advances a counter-UAS mission for the L-39 Skyfox, showing how an existing jet platform could be adapted for unmanned-aircraft threats.
  • Continued integration and testing of Thales’ 70 mm rocket system marks a concrete step in developing that capability; the announcement does not specify timelines or operational performance.

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The Aviationist dronesworldmag.com defensemirror.com AeroTime
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