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Russia’s Newest T-14 Armata Tank Still Hasn’t Seen Combat, but Now It’s Supposed to Shoot Down Drones
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Russia’s newest T-14 Armata tank, which has yet to see confirmed combat in Ukraine, is reportedly being upgraded with a 152mm gun that Russian sources claim could give the vehicle a short-range air defense role, potentially allowing it to engage drones.
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According to Defense Express on September 30, Russian sources have reported a package of upgrades for the T-14 Armata, including a new 152mm gun, guided ammunition, a reconnaissance drone, and an updated fire-control system.
🇷🇺 Russia’s T-14 Armata still hasn’t seen confirmed combat in Ukraine—but apparently it’s getting another job.
— Ivan Khomenko (@KhomenkoIv60065) September 30, 2026
A 152mm gun, guided missiles, onboard drones, and now. short-range air defense. 🤯
At this pace, the Armata may become an entire army before it reaches the battlefield. pic.twitter.com/rMBp87Wj2n
The 152mm gun would reportedly be capable of firing Krasnopol guided projectiles. Russian sources cited by Defense Express claim the combination could effectively give the Armata the functionality of a short-range air defense system.
The claims were highlighted by armored vehicle researcher Andrii Tarasenko, who drew attention to the proposed modernization of the platform.
Russian sources also claim the 152mm smoothbore gun has a chrome-lined barrel and could launch Kornet anti-tank guided missiles at ranges of up to 10 kilometers.
The reported modernization package also includes a Pterodactyl reconnaissance drone integrated with the tank, as well as a new fire-control system connected to its onboard electronics.
According to specifications cited by Defense Express, the upgraded Armata would carry 40 rounds, 24 of them in its automatic loading system.
Russian state defense corporation Rostec is also reportedly working on a remotely operated version of the T-14, although no timeline for the project was provided.
Despite the expanding list of reported capabilities, the T-14 has not been confirmed to have participated in combat during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Defense Express noted that the tank has remained absent from frontline operations despite years of Russian announcements surrounding the platform.
The reported 152mm configuration also follows previous Russian attempts to equip tanks with larger-caliber weapons. The experimental T-95 tank was developed with a 152mm gun but never entered serial production.
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