Israel’s Merkava (“Chariot”) main battle tank entered service in February 1979. Israel began development after the British government withdrew from a previous commitment to...
Key Points and Summary – Israel’s Merkava IV Barak carries the IDF’s crew-survivability DNA forward: a front-mounted engine, modular armor, Trophy active protection, and...
Key Points – Israel’s Merkava MK 4 main battle tank, operational since 2004, represents the third generation of this indigenously developed platform, designed for...