Paired tanks with drone overwatch

A tactical pattern is emerging where two armored vehicles operate as a single system: one remains at standoff to deliver suppressing fires while a second maneuvers forward; ubiquitous small drones provide continuous target detection, fire correction and role switching to prevent individual tanks from becoming static kill targets. The tactic is designed to desynchronize enemy sensors, sustain momentum in urban bottlenecks, and provide the firepower needed to hold terrain that dismounted infantry alone cannot. — If adopted widely, this changes mechanized doctrine, raises the value of drone logistics and counter‑UAV defenses, increases urban casualty and collateral risks, and requires allied adaptation in training, air defense and rules of engagement.