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Poland to arm M28 Skytruck for counter-drone missions

Poland is modifying its M28 Skytruck utility aircraft with gun armament for a dedicated counter-drone role, inspired by Ukraine’s An-28 “Shahed hunter” concept. Using a low-cost turboprop with door-mounted guns (and potentially other aircraft) as part of networked air defense offers cheaper engagements and deeper magazines than fighters or SAMs against mass drone threats.

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doctrine-change2026-05-12Poland confirms work to arm M28 Skytruck aircraft for counter-drone missions
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