Aircraft
Embraer Touts Counter-UAS Role for A-29N Super Tucano
Light attack aircraft is evolving beyond existing NATO-standard variant
Grey A-29N in flight
In 2023, Embraer stated several European countries had indicated interest in “specific aircraft capabilities” introduced in the newly NATO-configured A-29N Super Tucano

Embraer is working on further upgrades to its A-29N Super Tucano to take the turboprop single “beyond the NATO version.” At a media briefing on June 10, the Brazilian manufacturer reported it is conducting tests with anti-drone technology that is scheduled to conclude by the end of the year.

Over 300 units of the advanced trainer and armored light attack aircraft have been ordered so far. Embraer estimates that of the over 625,000 flight hours accumulated by the A-29 to date, some 60,000 of these relate to combat missions.

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