Chinese combat vehicles get ‘cope cage’ armor
Published on March 23, 2024
Chinese ZBD-09 infantry fighting vehicles have been spotted with metal screens atop their turrets, reminiscent of those used by Russian and Ukrainian tanks.
These screens, designed as an additional layer of defense, are primarily intended to offer protection against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as suicide drones.
The emergence of these anti-drone measures underscores the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where countermeasures against aerial threats are becoming increasingly crucial.