# Ukrainian drone regiment ‘decimates’ 3,500-strong U.S. armored brigade combat team in war game — High drone kill-rate forced continuous 'respawns,' reveals shortcomings in American response as drones easily spotted and destroyed tanks and armored vehicles

> The 3rd Brigade Combat Team (3rd BCT) of the 1st Cavalry Division took part in the semi-annual Combined Resolve exercise in Germany, where it faced off with a dedicated U. S.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/ukrainian-drone-regiment-decimates-3-500-strong-u-s-armored-brigade-combat-team-in-war-game-reveals-shortcomings-in-american-response-as-drones-easily-spotted-and-destroyed-tanks-and-heavy-armored-vehicles?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a81a9e3a710081323478bc1)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
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