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doctrine-change2026-05-12 20:11 UTC🇵🇱 Poland (program to modify M28 for counter-drone role; discussed at Defence24 Days)
Poland confirms work to arm M28 Skytruck aircraft for counter-drone missions
Poland’s Air Force inspector said work is underway to modify an M28 Skytruck prototype with gun armament for a counter-drone role, discussed at the Defence24 Days event. The article also references prior drone incursions into Polish airspace and Ukraine’s use of armed An-28 aircraft against Shahed/Geran drones.
Details
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-05-12 20:11
Reported
2026-05-12
Location
Poland (program to modify M28 for counter-drone role; discussed at Defence24 Days)
Coordinates
52.2159, 19.1344
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
Planned capability development: M28 prototype to be modified with gun armament for counter-drone missions; no strike damage described for this specific announcement.