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Russia’s “Terminator” Tank Support Vehicle Spotted With Basic Anti-Drone Nets Instead of Armor
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Russia’s BMPT tank support vehicle, formerly known as the “Terminator” and recently renamed “Spiridon,” has been spotted with an unusual anti-drone protection system consisting of flexible mesh barriers that leave much of the vehicle exposed to aerial attacks.
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According to Defense Express on November 3, footage circulating online shows the Russian armored vehicle fitted with protective nets at the front and rear, but without the overhead anti-drone cage previously seen on similar vehicles.
Russia’s once-hyped “Terminator” tank support vehicle, now renamed “Spiridon,” has been spotted with flimsy anti-drone nets instead of overhead armor.
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The makeshift protection swings as the vehicle moves, leaving it exposed to drone strikes from above. pic.twitter.com/yJ3ymOUR5H
The footage, shared by the military-focused outlet BTVT.INFO, reportedly dates back to spring 2026 and shows the vehicle during exercises involving Russia’s 6th Tank Regiment of the 90th Tank Division.
The rear-mounted mesh covers part of the engine compartment but visibly swings as the vehicle moves. At certain moments, the barrier drops low enough to potentially compromise its protective function. A smaller mesh screen is also installed along the upper front section of the hull.
Defense Express noted that the configuration leaves the vehicle’s upper surfaces exposed, raising questions about its effectiveness against drones attacking from above.
The purpose of the barriers has not been officially confirmed. Although they could be experimental equipment used during training, analysts consider anti-drone protection the more likely explanation.
Earlier, in November 2025, Russian forces were spotted deploying T-72 and T-80 tanks covered in dense steel cables designed to counter Ukrainian FPV drones.
The so-called “steel hedgehog” armor was intended to entangle incoming drones and prevent their explosive payloads from detonating, highlighting Russia’s continued efforts to adapt its armored vehicles to drone warfare.
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