Drones vs. Tanks: Australia's New Abrams Face a Hidden Battle

Australia has received the final shipment of its 49 advanced M1A2 Abrams tanks. But the real challenge is just beginning: keeping them alive on the modern battlefield. The tanks, purchased from the United States, are among the world's most powerful. However, lessons from the war in Ukraine show a major threat: cheap, unmanned drones. These drones can spot and destroy multi-million dollar tanks. A defense expert describes the tank's new role. It is no longer a lone weapon. To survive, it must work within a "symphony of sensors, jammers, and screens." This network is designed to find enemy drones and stop their attacks. The Australian Army now focuses on this electronic fight, known as "combined arms operations." Success depends on connecting tanks to technology that hides them and disables drones. The tank that operates alone, experts say, is vulnerable. The delivery is complete. The next phase—and the hidden battle for survival—has already started.