#Ukraine war

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Estonia to halt $587M Infantry Fighting Vehicle buy in favor of drones, air defense - Breaking Defense

Estonia Reorders Defense Spending Away From New IFVs and Toward Drones and Air Defense

Estonia plans to halt a €500 million infantry fighting vehicle program and extend the life of its CV90 fleet, redirecting attention toward drones, air defense, and unmanned systems shaped by lessons from Ukraine.

Key Takeaways

Estonia will suspend a major IFV program and extend its CV90 fleet's service life.
The country cites Ukraine war lessons and rising armored vehicle costs.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Ukraine's Drone Revolution Is Forcing the US Army to Reinvent Armored Warfare

At Fort Stewart, Georgia, US soldiers who enlisted to drive tanks are now piloting drones on laptops. The Army's Transformation in Contact initiative is absorbing lessons from Ukraine's battlefield, where cheap drones are destroying armor at an unprecedented rate.

Key Takeaways

Fort Stewart soldiers train on drone simulators instead of traditional armored scout roles
Ukraine's cheap FPV drones have destroyed hundreds of tanks, forcing doctrine changes

DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via c4isrnet.com