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Russian active protection systems tested on BMP-3 and Patrol 6x6

Bottom line

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Sanchuk viewed new active protection systems on BMP-3 and Patrol 6x6 vehicles, likely radar or mortar-based counter-drone systems.

Why it matters

Suggests Russia is fielding dedicated counter-UAV APS on armored vehicles, potentially altering the survivability of Russian mechanized units against FPV and loitering munitions.

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Sanchuk inspected new active protection systems (APS) mounted on BMP-3 and Patrol 6x6 vehicles. The systems are described as likely radar-based or mortar-based counter-drone systems, distinct from the existing Arena-K, aimed at protecting infantry carriers from aerial threats. This follows reports of Russian drone operators destroying Ukrainian vehicles equipped with EW protection near Druzhkovka, highlighting the ongoing arms race in counter-drone capabilities.

Evidence — 2 independent origins

  • Boris Rozhin (Colonel Cassad)source Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Неизвестные комплексы активной защиты от дронов на БМП-3 и бронеавтомобиле «Патруль» 6х6 , продемонстрированные замминистру обороны России Александру Санчику. Расположение изделия на БМП напоминает РЛС от облегченного КАЗ "Арена" для боевых машин, продемонстрированного еще в 90-е

  • Zvezdanews «Звезда»source Dorigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    💥 ВСУ оснастили технику защитой от БПЛА, но это не помогло : наши дроноводы обнаружили на дороге в районе Дружковки пикап и боевую бронированную машину со средствами РЭБ. По каждой цели нанесли точный удар. После попаданий обе машины были уничтожены. 📬 Не грузит видео? Смотрите в

NamedBMP-3Patrol 6x6Arena-KDruzhkovkaTopicselectronic warfarerussia

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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Russian active protection systems tested on BMP-3 and Patrol 6x6. Hetzner OSINT, 27 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-27--russian-active-protection-systems-tested-on-bmp-3-and-patrol-6x6/

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  title = {Russian active protection systems tested on BMP-3 and Patrol 6x6},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-27--russian-active-protection-systems-tested-on-bmp-3-and-patrol-6x6/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C2}
}

Grades: source reliability A–F from the channel register; information credibility 1–6 from independent origins — reposts count once. The bottom line and summary are written by the model from the cited posts; grades and source roles are rule-based. Methodology 2026-10-15.v6 · Corrections · JSON · RSS · API performance