Russian forces have unveiled a new field modification nicknamed “assault hedgehogs” — tanks fitted with massive steel cable structures, mine roller systems, and electronic warfare devices designed to counter FPV drones on the front line.<br />Images released by the Telegram channel Vodohray show a T-80BVM equipped with a TMT-K mine roller and a T-72B3 with a KMT-7 roller.<br />Both vehicles feature large cage-like superstructures densely wrapped in steel cables covering the upper, rear, and partially front sections of the turrets and hulls.<br />Additionally, the tank chassis are also wrapped in multiple layers of cables, giving them a distinctive “metal hedgehog” appearance.<br />In the case of the T-80BVM, an electronic warfare system has been mounted on top of the cable framework, further enhancing its defensive capability against enemy drones.<br />According to analysts, this improvised protection is designed to combat FPV (First Person View) drones, which are widely used for precision strikes against armored vehicles.<br />Unlike standard metal cages — known as “barbecue” or “carport” armor — the new structures can damage drone propellers, entangle their fuselage, and neutralize explosive warheads before direct impact.<br />However, experts note that such adaptations significantly increase the vehicle’s weight and size, reducing mobility and complicating maintenance in battlefield conditions.<br />Source and images: Militarnyi | Telegram @mag_vodogray.
