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Ukraine demonstrates modern combined arms tank and drone tactics in rare high-speed raid
Overview
Military expert and former British tank commander Hamish de Bretton-Gorden analyzes footage of a Ukrainian armored counter-strike featuring modified 'turtle tanks' working in tandem with surveillance and FPV drones. The operation showcases a significant step change in mobility and combined arms warfare, overcoming years of static trench warfare.
Key points
- Ukrainian forces conducted a high-speed, long-distance armored raid over several kilometers, departing from two years of slow-paced static warfare.
- The operation utilized combined arms tactics, integrating tanks, artillery, and direct coordination with multiple drones for reconnaissance and protection.
- Tanks deployed fire-and-maneuver tactics while utilizing electronic warfare assets to counter enemy drones and maintain communication.
- Expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon highlights that extensive training, precision planning, and drone integration are critical for modern tank survival and effectiveness.
- While modified Soviet-era 'turtle tanks' use basic steel cages for protection, future armored designs like the British Challenger 3 focus on digital integration and hard-kill defensive systems.