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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Ukraine converts An-28 into an airborne Shahed-interceptor platform

Ukrainian drone developers are turning the Soviet-era Antonov An-28 turboprop into an airborne interceptor carrier, launching quadcopter interceptors such as Skyfall’s P1-Sun and Wild Hornets’ STING from wing pylons to shoot down Shahed drones in combat. The inexpensive, airstrip-free setup lets crews reach threats quickly and scale interceptor missions, reflecting a broader push to counter faster loitering munitions as Russia develops newer drones like Geran-3/5.

via Business Insider|

#air-defense #an-28 #drones

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Night-ops: Ukraine deploys minigun-armed An-28 against drones

Footage shows a civilian-operated Antonov An-28 armed with a six-barrel M134 Minigun shooting down five Shahed/Geran drones during a nighttime mission, part of a broader effort that has reportedly brought the crew’s total drone kills to nearly 150. The operation uses infrared imagery, a camera operator, and air-traffic guidance as part of Ukraine’s multi-layered air defense that blends light aircraft with other systems to counter growing drone threats.

via The War Zone|

#an-28 #drone-defense #minigun