Vlad Litnarovych

Dubbed after the Spartan king who held the pass at Thermopylae, Leonidas is a high-power microwave (HPM) system designed to “burn out” drone electronics. Kyiv—which has invited manufacturers to prove gear in combat conditions—sees systems like Leonidas as a potential game-changer against the waves of FPV and loitering munitions that have reshaped modern battlefields.

Russia has begun deploying upgraded BMPT Terminator armored vehicles to Ukraine, a rare battlefield reinforcement aimed at shielding its tank forces from drones and anti-tank teams after suffering heavy losses. The new variants feature reinforced armor, electronic warfare systems, and drone-countermeasures, underscoring Moscow’s push to adapt its formations for urban combat and attrition-heavy assaults.