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Embraer develops A-29 Super Tucano counter-drone capability with existing operator

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Embraer is working with an undisclosed A-29 Super Tucano customer to certify a counter-UAS capability for the light-attack turboprop. The airframer is positioning the aircraft as a cost-effective air-to-air option for defending against unmanned threats, expanding its role beyond conventional light-attack missions.

Discovered 2026-09-17T13:35:38.158506-07:00 | 2026-09-17T13:35:38.158506-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Embraer is pursuing a certified counter-UAS role for an aircraft already in operational service with an existing customer, potentially shortening the path from development to deployment.
  • The A-29’s positioning as a cost-effective air-to-air counter-drone platform reflects growing demand for lower-cost responses to unmanned threats.
  • The effort builds on broader interest in the A-29 for counter-drone missions, including Latvia’s evaluation of the aircraft as a light combat platform.

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