Defense News 

Russia

Russian military forces have begun outfitting their tanks with a new electronic warfare system to counter the growing threat posed by FPV (First Person View) drones employed by Ukrainian forces. Tanks like the T-90M and T-72B3 are being equipped with protective screens called "cope cages" and a newly developed electronic warfare station featuring eight cylindrical antennas. These installations are being conducted directly in field workshops near the front lines.

The primary objective of these electronic warfare systems is to defend tanks against Ukrainian drone attacks and disrupt communication frequencies in the vicinity of the tank. This defensive strategy aims to create a protective barrier, making it difficult for FPV drones to accurately target the tanks.

Details about the origin and manufacturer of this new system are currently limited. However, it is reported that the system can detect drones at distances of up to 1.5 kilometers and disable them within a range of up to 1 kilometer. It is designed to jam drones with a total power output ranging from 800 to 1200 watts.

Despite these advancements, real combat experiences have revealed shortcomings in the system's effectiveness. There have been instances where tanks equipped with this electronic warfare station, such as the T-90M, have been destroyed in battle, indicating that further improvements may be necessary.