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Latvia evaluates Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for counter-drone missions

Latvia is considering acquiring Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft to strengthen its short-range air defense, with the platform assessed primarily for counter-drone missions rather than its traditional light-attack role. The move could give Latvia a fixed-wing combat aviation capability amid concerns over Russian drones.

Discovered 2026-08-11T11:28:55.189576-07:00 | 2026-08-11T11:28:55.189576-07:00

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Latvia’s evaluation would extend the A-29 Super Tucano into a counter-drone role, creating a potential fixed-wing response option for short-range air defense.
The proposal reflects Baltic military planning around Russian drone threats and could add a new combat aviation capability to Latvia’s force structure.
For Embraer, the discussion illustrates a potential expansion of the A-29’s addressable market beyond conventional light-attack missions.

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