China Patents Drone-Defense Armor for IFVs, Echoing Ukrainian Battlefield Innovations — UNITED24 Media
China has filed a patent for modular protective armor on infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) that closely resembles Ukrainian battlefield solutions. According to Defense Express on September 8, the design reflects lessons drawn from the widespread use of drones in the war against Russia. The patent shows a layered composite grid mounted on the exterior of the vehicle. The concept includes dual-layered anti-drone meshes with…