Ukrainian drone operators successfully destroyed US Army tanks and armored vehicles during the Combined Resolve military exercise in Germany, highlighting the devastating impact of modern drone warfare on traditional armor.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that tanks remain crucial for battlefield success and are being upgraded, with the 11th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade receiving modernized T-72BM2 tanks. These upgrades enhance protection and firepower, leveraging Belarusian defense industry advancements.
Tess Defence, led by Indra, pledges 100 Dragon 8x8 armored vehicles by end of 2026, despite Ministry of Defense expecting 138. This marks another contract breach, potentially leading to a €100M fine, as previous delivery targets were missed.
Russia is exhibiting its modern multipurpose armored vehicles, Spartak, Shturm, and Kombat B, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The vehicles are designed for transporting personnel and cargo, with specific features highlighted for each.
Russian forces reportedly destroyed Ukrainian armored vehicles in the Sumy region using a Lancet loitering munition, according to a UAV platoon commander from the 'Sever' group.
