Paraguay has officially received the first delivery of light A-29 Super Tucano fighter planes, which were produced by the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The handover at the end of June is an important step in modernizing the country’s military aviation.
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According to a press release from Embraer published on June 30th, four Turboprop fighter aircraft were handed over at the same time- as part of a ceremony with high-ranking military and government representatives Paraguays and representatives of the Brazilian company. 
In total, Paraguay has acquired six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft through a loan-financed contract worth around $ 104 million. The package also includes flight simulators and a complete logistical support system for maintenance and operation of the machines.
According to the Paraguayan government, the new aircraft are to be used in the fight against drug trafficking – in particular for the grimness of aircraft used by drug cartels – and for air support missions of the soil troops.
With this acquisition, Paraguay is involved in the group of Latin American countries that operate the A-29 Super Tucano-one of the most advanced light attack aircraft in its class.
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