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The Russian military began to equip tanks with the Sanya system designed specifically to suppress FPV drones. Footage of the tank with new equipment was published by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The Sanya electronic warfare system is seen on the T-80BV M tanks of the 9th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 1st Army Corps, which is fighting in the area of Pervomaiskoe near Avdeevka. The footage clearly shows the complex mounted on the on the top of the tank, which allows to protect the tank from all sides, creating a “dome” around it.
According to the declared characteristics of the Sanya system, it detects enemy UAVs at a range of 1.5 km and disables drones at a distance of 1 km. The power of the complex is 1100 watts. It is installed on the anti-drone grid above the tower. The Sanya electronic warfare system was developed by 3MX in St. Petersburg specifically to protect Russian armored vehicles on Ukrainian frontlines. The Russian military had already conducted the tests last year, which completed by the end of 2023.
