A new anti-drone system could shield Russia’s newest tanks from Ukrainian aerial attacks—though it is unclear if Russia can build the systems on time. The weapons designers at Russia’s Uralvagonzavod ...

Russia and Ukraine added spikes to their armored vehicles to protect against FPV drones. They have now developed new tactics and weapons to defeat these hedgehog tanks.

Active protection systems to defend large vehicles and main battle tanks (MBTs) first appeared as Russian systems in the late ...

Summary and Key Points: Germany’s Leopard 2 remains a benchmark main battle tank because it blends speed, protection, and ...

A Leopard 2 A8 main battle tank is pictured during the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) in Brno, Czech Republic, on May 28, 2025. (Milan Jaros/Bloomberg via Getty Images) ...

Unlike past instances of ineffective shielding, Russia’s “dandelion” tank armor appears to be useful against FPV drones—and aids in the vehicle’s camouflage as well. Last month, images emerged online ...