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Russia flies Yak-130M trainer as dedicated UAV interceptor with new radar suite

Published 28 June 2026

Rostec has conducted the first flight of the Yak-130M, a heavily upgraded Yak-130 jet trainer reconfigured as a light UAV interceptor. The prototype reached 2,000 m at 600 km/h. Key changes include extended fuel capacity for sustained patrol, a new airborne radar, and an integrated detection and engagement suite aimed specifically at heavier drone targets.

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Русский инженер (Russian Engineer) adversary26 Jun 2026 Open the post

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