The Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) carried out its first aerial interception using A-29 Super Tucano aircraft on the border with Brazil, marking a significant milestone in Operation “Escudo Guaraní”, created to strengthen security and combat illegal activities in the country’s airspace.
The episode took place in the northern region of the Concepción department. According to official information, the ELTA 2106 radar detected a suspicious aircraft, of Bolivian origin, flying at approximately 1,200 meters of altitude as it entered Paraguayan airspace.
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Two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft were immediately scrambled for the interception. The crews followed all established protocols and managed to force the pilot to make a compulsory landing, preventing the continuation of possible illicit activities.
In parallel, a UH-1H helicopter carrying a tactical team was dispatched to the region to support the action, along with ground units that moved in to ensure security on-site.
“Escudo Guaraní” is already showing significant results
The operation has proven effective since its implementation. Days before the aerial interception, forces from the southern joint operations group seized nearly 1,000 kg of marijuana in the Ñeembucú department, on the border with Argentina.
With increased aerial and ground surveillance, Paraguay reinforces its commitment to combat trafficking and other illegal activities that rely on cross-border routes. The deployment of the A-29 Super Tucano highlights its importance as a light interception platform, combining operational efficiency with rapid response capability.
Paraguayan authorities state that new actions are expected in the coming days, expanding control over the country’s most sensitive areas.
Source and images: Paraguayan Ministry of Defense | Paraguayan Air Force (FAP). This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
