Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Active protection systems versus FPV drones

Active protection systems and FPV drones will keep adapting against each other, with neither side assured of success.

Active Protection SystemsArmoured VehiclesForce ProtectionFpv DronesUncrewed Systems
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Question

How effective will active protection systems be against FPV drones, and will they spread beyond tanks?

Short answer

Manufacturers are working on the problem, but no system will guarantee immunity and FPV drones will not always penetrate either.

Notes

Active protection system manufacturers are already working on the FPV drone problem. APS will not stop every drone, and FPV attacks will not penetrate every protected vehicle. The outcome will change as attackers and defenders adapt their systems and tactics. How widely APS will spread beyond tanks remains unresolved.