The deployment of US-supplied M1A1 Abrams tanks in Ukraine has hit a significant snag.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn the powerful tanks from the frontlines due to the growing threat posed by Russian drone warfare, according to US military officials.
This development underscores the dramatic impact of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on modern battlefields, forcing a reassessment of tactics and raising questions about the future role of traditional heavy armor.
The Challenge of Drones
The Pentagon has acknowledged the vulnerability of the Abrams tanks in a battlefield saturated with Russian surveillance and attack drones.
These UAVs can easily detect the tanks’ thermal signatures and relay their positions, making them prime targets for Russian artillery or anti-tank missiles.
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