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Could CUAS demand open a new market for armed trainer aircraft?

Rising counter-UAS demand may create a new market for armed trainer aircraft as low-cost, long-endurance shooters against Group 1-3 drones. Concept follows lessons from Sudan, Ukraine and Red Sea. Aircraft like AT-6, M-346 and turboprops evaluated as gun/rocket carriers. Cost per intercept significantly lower than fighter engagement.

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