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One of the paramount challenges for the Abrams in Ukraine is the rise of advanced anti-tank weapons, particularly drones. Modern warfare has demonstrated that a tank, while heavily armored, is not invulnerable. Surveillance drones can easily target tanks post-engagement, turning them into high-value targets. In scenarios where a tank fires at enemy positions, its location is immediately compromised, making it susceptible to drone strikes.
With technology like the Javelin anti-tank missile, which can easily penetrate tank armor, the risks for hefty armored vehicles like the Abrams have escalated dramatically. The efficacy of these modern weapons raises critical questions regarding the tanks' operational safety and battlefield value.