Ukraine’s newest Abrams brigade just built the “dumbest” tank cage of the war. In 2026, that barely matters.
The 160th Mechanized Brigade is an odd choice to operate some of Ukraine's approximately 50 surviving M-1 tanks.
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Russia’s hedgehog armor works great. Unless your vehicle is too light to carry it.
Tanks can carry full hedgehog coverage. Lighter vehicles can't — and that's an opportunity for Ukraine
Russia’s next drone-beating tech: dandelion tanks trigger FPVs early
Branching metal structures, similar to the florets on a dandelion, could further boost Russian vehicles' protection against drones.
Ukraine mocked Russia’s hairy anti-drone tanks—now builds its own
First "cope cages." Then "turtles." Now the Russians are making "hedgehog" tanks to defeat drones. And the Ukrainians are interested.
Anti-drone cages appear on Ukrainian Mavic UAVs
Footage reveals makeshift defenses as airspace swarms with interceptors attacking from behind and above.