Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Russia will equip a new batch of T-90M main battle tanks with the Arena-M active protection system featuring an “anti-drone” mode, a Russian Defense Ministry officer said during a broadcast on Russia‑24.
The officer said work on updating the Arena-M software was completed in 2025, adding a dedicated sub-mode designed to intercept drones as they approach the tank. The system is intended to counter small unmanned aerial vehicles, including attack drones, before they reach the vehicle.
Russia will equip a new batch of T-90M main battle tanks with the Arena-M active protection system featuring an “anti-drone” mode, a Russian Defense Ministry officer said during a broadcast on Russia‑24.
The officer said work on updating the Arena-M software was completed in 2025, adding a dedicated sub-mode designed to intercept drones as they approach the tank. The system is intended to counter small unmanned aerial vehicles, including attack drones, before they reach the vehicle.
