Poroshenko says work under way to supply Ukraine with 24 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to counter Shahed UAVs
Petro Poroshenko, a member of parliament and leader of the European Solidarity party, said he is working on securing the delivery of 24 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, manufactured by the Brazilian company Embraer, to Ukraine to counter Russian attack drones.
Petro Poroshenko, a member of parliament and leader of the European Solidarity party, is working on securing the delivery of 24 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil to Ukraine. The aim is to counter Russian attack drones, specifically the jet-powered Shahed and Banderole drones. During a meeting with Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara, Poroshenko proposed measures to effectively counter these drones.
At the MSPO 2026 exhibition in Poland, an agreement was reached with Brazilian manufacturer Embraer to select a fleet of 24 Super Tucano aircraft, known for their high speeds, missile and artillery armament, and armored cockpit. Poroshenko also hopes that by the end of the year, Ukraine will receive these aircraft for air cover protection.
British, Lithuanian, Estonian, and Portuguese companies have submitted proposals for surface-to-air and air-to-air missile systems to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. Embraer is adapting the A-29 Super Tucano to carry out counter-drone missions, using missiles with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) and built-in machine guns.
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