Tanks in the Modern Battlefield Despite emerging vulnerabilities to drones and precision weapons, tanks remain a vital element of combined arms warfare. Their ability to deliver heavy firepower, absorb damage, and support infantry in complex terrain continues to make them indispensable in many military doctrines. Modern tanks, like the U.S. M1A2 Abrams or China's Type 99, are being upgraded with active protection systems, improved sensors, and hybrid propulsion technologies to meet new threats.