Versatile Attack Plane Expands Role to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems
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A leading attack aircraft is now being utilized for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) missions, enhancing its operational versatility.
This shift allows the aircraft to engage drones at greater distances from protected assets, thereby improving the safety of critical infrastructure.
The new capabilities are expected to alter the cost-per-kill dynamics in aerial engagements, making it a significant development in military aviation strategies.
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One of the world’s most versatile attack planes is taking on the counter-UAS mission
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