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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