As drones continue to accurately strike tanks and other armored vehicles in regional conflicts, British media have recently called for a re examination of the battlefield survival strategies of armored forces and discussions on how to enhance the protective capabilities of armored vehicles. The report states that although armored vehicles such as tanks face unprecedented survival pressure under the threat of drones, their strategic value is irreplaceable. British defense expert Drummond said, "The statement that tanks will be phased out ignores their practicality and survivability on the battlefield. Currently, we are in a transitional stage of accelerated military technology evolution - traditional weapons are still the key to reducing risks until emerging technologies mature." This viewpoint explains why British Army personnel, knowing that tanks are facing the threat of drones, still recommend further increasing the number of tanks. The original plan of the British Army was to retain only 148 Challenger 3 main battle tanks, organized into 2 standing battalions and 1 reserve battalion. However, several British Army officers believe that at least a tank force capable of forming 4 standing battalions and 2 reserve battalions is needed to meet the needs of actual combat. In response to the threat of drones, British media believes that enhancing the combat capability of single vehicle levels is one of the core measures, and the primary task is to innovate the design concept of armored vehicles. Research by multiple European defense companies shows that the design of new armored vehicles needs to go beyond the traditional three elements of "firepower, protection, and mobility" and shift towards multidimensional considerations of "interconnectivity, adaptability, and sustainability". Among them, interconnectivity refers to the intelligent networking of vehicle sensors and weapon systems, forming an efficient kill chain; Adaptability requires vehicles to have module reconfiguration capabilities and be able to flexibly undertake various combat tasks; Sustainability emphasizes the convenience of vehicles in logistics support, maintenance upgrades, and rapid battlefield repairs. Based on this, the "Armor Hive" six dimensional design concept incorporates personnel safety, system complexity, and cost control into standards, promoting the development of armored vehicles towards systematization and intelligence. In addition, each armored vehicle should be equipped with new technologies such as radar jammers and thermal stealth coatings, as well as active defense systems to enhance its active and passive protection capabilities. The key to enhancing the overall combat capability of armored forces against drones lies in optimizing the organizational command system. Some analysts believe that adjusting the grouping method can effectively reduce the risk of being discovered and attacked. In terms of armored unit formation, different vehicle types should be integrated to leverage the combat synergy of multiple equipment. Drummond classified modern armored vehicles into six core types: main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, 8 × 8 wheeled armored vehicles, 6 × 6 wheeled armored vehicles, protective 4 × 4 armored vehicles, and ultra light 4 × 4 armored vehicles. When grouping, it can be mixed into three levels: light, medium, and heavy, forming a coordinated combat system of fast response forces and heavy assault forces. Among them, medium and light vehicles can serve as high mobility platforms and undertake air defense tasks, providing air protection for heavy tanks in the same formation; Heavy tanks leverage their strong firepower advantage to undertake assault missions. In terms of deployment mode, traditional centralized deployment methods need to be abandoned. Due to the wide coverage of unmanned aerial vehicles on the battlefield, the concentrated deployment of armored vehicles can easily lead to the rapid targeting and destruction of cluster targets. Therefore, when executing tasks, a strategy of "decentralized deployment, diverse routes, and precise targets" should be adopted to improve survival rates by reducing the probability of being discovered. Faced with the battlefield threat brought by the rapid development of drone technology, the discussions in the British media reflect the urgent need for the transformation of traditional armored forces. The suggestions and related development trends put forward by it deserve continuous attention. (New Society)