Why armies spend millions on tanks in the age of $500 drones

Are modern tanks obsolete? For years, critics have predicted the absolute end of the tank. Yet, the tank always evolves. Today, military armour faces its greatest existential threat yet: thousands of $500 FPV kamikaze drones capable of hunting and destroying multi-million dollar main battle tanks. Tank Command author and former tank commander, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, breaks down the brutal reality of modern asymmetric warfare. We dive deep into why Russia has lost over 6,000 tanks in Ukraine, the critical engineering flaws that cause Russian turrets to explode, and the secret design elements allowing Western armour like the British Challenger 2 to survive drone impacts and return to the front lines. Finally, we take a look into the terrifying future of armour: the upcoming Challenger 3, automated active protection systems that shoot down drone swarms from miles away, and the rise of completely autonomous, unmanned AI tank fleets. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalExclusiveTheSun Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #ukraine #tanks #war