Tanks of the Israel Defense Forces - Wikipedia
WEBThis article deals with the history and development of tanks of the Israeli Army, from their first use after World War II in the establishment of the State of Israel after the end of the British Mandate, and into the Cold War and what today is considered the modern era.
Merkava - Wikipedia
WEBThe Merkava (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָה, [mɛʁkaˈva] ⓘ, "chariot") [5] is a series of main battle tanks (MBT) used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the backbone of the IDF's Armored Corps.
List of equipment of the Israel Defense Forces - Wikipedia
WEBCurrent equipment and weapons of the Israel Defense Forces, 2021. The military equipment of Israel includes a wide array of arms, armored vehicles, artillery, missiles, planes, helicopters, and warships. Many of these are purchased overseas and many are indigenous designs.
Israel's new Barak super tank: The future of Middle East warfare ...
WEBSep 23, 2023 · From the point of view of the Defense Ministry and IDF, the new Barak tank is the most advanced tank in the world today. Last week Israel unveiled the much anticipated new Barak tank, an...
Merkava: How Israel May Have Built the Deadliest Tank Ever
WEBJan 21, 2024 · Israel’s homegrown Merkava family of main battle tanks (MBTs) arguably represents the best of its indigenous efforts. Since its introduction to service more than four decades ago, the Merkava...
Merkava 4 Israel Defence Forces Main Battle Tank - Army Technology
WEBJul 10, 2020 · The Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) Merkava 4 main battle tank is larger than the Merkava 3 Baz. The Trophy protection system provides complete coverage against anti-tank rockets and missiles. Merkava 4 features an improved 120mm smooth-bore gun.
Advanced sensors, high-tech helmet: Israel’s 5th generation battle tank …
WEBSep 19, 2023 · The Defense Ministry and Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday revealed the military’s new main battle tank, the Barak, following five years of development. The first models of what the ministry...
Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank
WEBSep 20, 2023 · (IDF) JERUSALEM — Israel this week unveiled the latest iteration of its Merkava family of tanks, what the Israeli Defense Force calls the ‘Lightning’ version of the Merkava IV. The advanced tank...
Merkava Main Battle Tanks: 50 Years of Evolution in Israeli …
WEBIn military history, the Merkava main battle tanks stand as a testament to Israel’s enduring commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Spanning five decades, the Merkava has evolved from a response to wartime vulnerabilities into a cutting-edge force on the modern battlefield.
Defense Ministry unveils 3 prototypes for Israel’s tanks of the …
WEBAug 4, 2019 · The goal is to make Israel’s tanks more “agile, effective, innovative, compact, easy-to-maneuver… with relatively low costs,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement.