Iraq has become the first Arab army to independently apply Russia’s experience in the Ukraine war in the use of additional tanks armor.
The goal is to increase protection against FPV drones and anti -tanker weapons, increasingly common in the modern battlefield.
According to recent records, Iraqi T-90s/IQ tanks received the installation of Cope Cages-metal structures mounted at the top of the tower, similar to those used by Russian forces. These bars have the function of reducing the impact of Kamikaze drones, explosives released from above and guided ammunition.
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In addition to the upper shielding, the vehicles were also reinforced with 4s24 soft case reactive shielding was increasing the survival capacity against piercing projectiles and anti -car missiles.
Improvements were implemented by the fifth tanks battalion of the 35th Armored Brigade, which already operates with the T-90s/IQ in active service. Recent images show fully equipped vehicles, with reactive shielding on the sides and cage -shaped armor to deal with the growing threat of drones.
Military analysts evaluate that these modifications can make a difference in future combat scenarios, marking an important step in adapting the Iraqi Armed Forces to the new realities of modern war.
Source and Pictures: 35th Iraqi land armored brigade | X @shadowh55543098. This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team.
