23.10.2026 16:50
The Hellenic Army has begun equipping the tanks and armored vehicles in its inventory with the 'cage armor' (anti-drone cage) system, which became widespread in the Ukraine-Russia war, against kamikaze UAVs, the rising threat of modern battlefields.
Countries continue to develop new defense measures against kamikaze UAVs and asymmetric drone attacks, which have become one of the biggest threats on modern battlefields. The latest step came from neighboring Greece. The Hellenic Army has begun equipping its armored ground platforms in inventory with 'cage armor' (anti-drone cage) systems.
THE METHOD THAT THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR BROUGHT INTO MILITARY LITERATURE
This method, which entered military literature especially during the Ukraine-Russia war and aims to stop drone attacks that may come from above, has also begun to be actively implemented by Greek ground forces. It was seen that the protective measures are not limited to main battle tanks; they also cover armored personnel carriers (APCs) and armored fighting vehicles (AFVs).
IT ATTRACTED ATTENTION AT MILITARY PARADES
This change in the Greek army's armored vehicles was also displayed at military parades. At the ceremony held in Thessaloniki on October 28, 2025, it was determined that Leopard 2A4 tanks in the inventory of the XXI Armored Brigade were equipped with roof armor. At the ceremony held in Athens on March 25, 2026, it was observed that the aforementioned protective cage armor systems were present on all Leopard 2HEL, Leopard 2A4, and Leopard 1A5 tanks.
IT INCREASES CREW SAFETY
Experts state that the cage systems placed on the top points of vehicles cause kamikaze drones to detonate before reaching the main armor and significantly increase the safety of the crew inside the vehicle. The steps taken by the Athens administration to reshape its defense concept according to modern unmanned aerial vehicle threats are noteworthy.