Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Ukraine's DIY 'Mad Max' Armor: Tanks and Trucks vs. Drones
As the war in Ukraine continues, both sides are finding new ways to protect their vehicles from drone attacks.
They are building DIY armor like metal cages and spikes, inspired by the movie 'Mad Max.'
Ukraine is also making special buggies and turning pick-up trucks into armed vehicles.
Because of the long war, Ukraine is even combining parts of different tanks into new "Frankentanks" to save money and keep fighting.
This shows how the conflict is pushing them to find creative solutions to stay safe and win.
Ukraine and Russia are adapting their vehicles with makeshift armor to counter drone threats.
Ukrainian forces are adding 'cage armor' with spikes to vehicles like Humvees and tanks.
A Kyiv-based team is building custom buggies for rapid response and evacuation.
Pick-up trucks are being weaponized with machine guns and rocket launchers.
Hybrid armored vehicles, or "Frankentanks", are being constructed to save resources.
- Who
- Ukrainian and Russian forces.
- What
- Ukraine and Russia are modifying military vehicles with improvised armor to protect against drone attacks.
- When
- Ongoing during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Where
- Ukraine, particularly near the conflict zones like Donetsk and Kyiv.
- Why
- To defend against drone threats and adapt to the changing battlefield.
- Armor Types
- Cage armor, spikes, netting, metal plates
- Modified Vehicles
- Humvees, tanks, pick-up trucks, buggies
- Pick-up models
- Mitsubishi L200, Ford Rangers, Toyota Hilux
- Frankentank Features
- T-62 hull with BMP-2 turret
- Inspiration
- Post-apocalyptic aesthetics, like 'Mad Max'