Drones Dominate: The Arena M's Initial Stumble in Ukraine The recent deployment of Russian tanks equipped with the Arena M active protection system in eastern Ukraine has sparked a crucial question: have the Russians finally closed the gap against drone attacks?
Unfortunately, not quite. While the new technology demonstrated some promising defensive capabilities, it ultimately proved no match for an onslaught of Ukrainian kamikaze drones.
In a July 22 company size assault on the Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces attempted to breach the Ukrainian lines but found themselves on the receiving end of a drone barrage that would have been impressive in any military context.