17:57 6 June 2026
New Polish tanks determined to be vulnerable to drones on battlefield
Poland’s armored forces are expanding at an unprecedented pace, becoming one of NATO’s strongest formations on the eastern flank. The country already has 233 Abrams tanks, expected to rise to 366 by year’s end, plus 180 South Korean K2s, with more deliveries underway. Yet the article argues that this modernization has a critical gap: Polish tanks lack active protection systems (APS), now considered essential against drones, loitering munitions, and modern anti-tank weapons. Experts cite Ukraine as proof that passive armor alone is no longer enough.
Systems such as Trophy, Iron Fist, and KAPS can detect and neutralize incoming threats. Poland is expected to equip future K2PL tanks with APS, but analysts say deployment must happen quickly.
(wnp.pl)
