Russian Tanks with Upgraded "Porcupine" Protection Against Drones

Russian Tanks with Upgraded "Porcupine" Protection Against Drones

New footage circulating online reveals Russian tanks outfitted with what is commonly called a "porcupine-style" protection system. This upgrade marks a significant step forward from earlier field-made countermeasures against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), replacing the once relatively short "hedgehog spikes" with long, imposing metal structures that truly evoke the image of a porcupine.

Russian crews keep raising the bar for the survivability of their armored vehicles under UAV attacks. On the frontline, tanks such as the T-80BVM and T-72B3M have been spotted sporting almost impenetrable defense. Their unmistakable look comes from a combination of lattice screens, metal rods, and splayed cables forming a solid protective cage around the hull and turret.

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