Meaning of cope cage | Babel Free

Definitions

An improvised kit of slat armor, consisting of a cage-like defensive structure placed upon an armoured vehicle as protection against explosive devices or loitering munitions.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“The nickname is “the cope cage,” to allow the crew to cope with the Javelins. And they’re about as effective as wearing a cloth mask to stop the spread of COVID.”

“The Challenger tanks have been reinforced with "cope cages" — self-installed turret-mounted cages to safeguard the vehicles from drone strikes.”

“The most recent photo of a Ukrainian Challenger 2 to appear online depicts the tank with a turret-mounted cage that the crew clearly hopes will help to protect the vehicle from drone strikes. These “cope cages” are a battlefield expedient that brigades tend to install on their own as they’re getting ready to enter combat.”

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