Ukraine War Sees 'Mad Max' Ships: Metal Screens and Nets Against FPV Drones in the Black Sea (xataka.com)

• Russian patrol boats sighted with improvised metal cages against drone attacks in the Black Sea.
• Ukraine uses AI-guided drones for deep strikes against Russian logistics and naval targets.
• Drone warfare forces expensive naval platforms to adopt ad-hoc protective measures, altering traditional naval tactics.

"Russian warships in the Black Sea are being outfitted with improvised metal screens and nets to defend against Ukrainian drone attacks, mirroring the 'cope cages' seen on tanks. This adaptation highlights how cheap drone technology is transforming naval warfare. A Grachonok-class patrol boat was spotted with large metal shields covering its superstructure, partially blocking its own weapons. Ukrainian drones are becoming more autonomous, targeting deep logistics routes and pushing the Russian fleet back."