Ukrainian drones wipe out entire US tank brigade in live war game

TL;DR

Ukrainian drone operators successfully destroyed US armored vehicles during a war game in Germany.
The exercise simulated realistic battlefield conditions where drones could easily spot and destroy tanks and other armored vehicles.
US troops participating in the exercise were able to 'respawn' and learn from repeated simulated losses.
Ukrainian drones also demonstrated their effectiveness in a NATO exercise in Sweden, forcing a reset of the war game.
Modern drone warfare has significantly reduced the effectiveness of large armored assaults, shifting combat towards infiltration tactics.
Both Russia and Ukraine have sustained heavy losses of tanks and armored vehicles due to drone warfare.
The US military is requesting significant funding for drone and counterdrone systems, and must adapt its training to address the drone threat.

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