Why are tanks still used in battlefield if they can easily be destroyed by drones?
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Why does infantry still exist if they can be destroyed by drones? Because they have a role and the powers that be see that they’re still cost effective.
The role of a tank is:
* to add direct fire support to nearby forces while being able to take enemy fire
* exploit gaps in the enemy line and start maneuvering
Obviously, with things static in Ukraine that second point isn’t as filled. But having a 105mm, 115mm, 120mm or 125mm gun is a great force multiplier for infantry. And just because tanks are vulnerable to a new weapon doesn’t mean they’re obsolete. ATGMs became common in the 1960s and 1970s and showed their worth in the 1973 Yom Kippur war. Yet tanks still existed despite these weapons becoming even more deadly. For every weapon there’s a way to get around it (different tactics, different types of protection on the tank, different support units, etc).
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