russia Prepares First Yak-130M Batch, Eyes Role Against Ukrainian Long-Range Drones

In russia, the Yak-130M is promoted as a trainer-combat aircraft capable of serving as a light attack platform in low-intensity conflicts, while it may also be used to counter Ukrainian long-range strike drones. Russia plans to have three Yak-130M advanced trainer aircraft ready for flight by the end of this year. This was reported by russian state media, citing Vasiliy Prutkovskiy, Managing Director of Yakovlev.

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