Trainer jet to frontline shield: How India’s HTT-40 could change drone defence against China, Pakistan

India can modify its HTT-40 trainer aircraft into a low-cost drone hunter to counter slow-moving threats like loitering munitions. The idea highlights cheaper operations, longer patrol time and better suitability for intercepting drones compared to high-speed fighter jets.

Trainer jet to frontline shield: How India’s HTT-40 could change drone defence against China, Pakistan
India can modify its HTT-40 trainer aircraft into a low-cost drone hunter to counter slow-moving threats like loitering munitions. The idea highlights cheaper operations, longer patrol time and better suitability for intercepting drones compared to high-speed fighter jets.