Israel’s Merkava MK 4 main battle tank, operational since 2004, represents the third generation of this indigenously ...

In 1967, Israel used the American M48 and British Centurion tanks to storm ... In previous Merkava models, commanders would need to open the hatch to get a 360-degree view, which puts additional ...

Uniquely, crew members are able to view their surroundings outside of the tank without having to exit. The Merkava incorporates other new technologies that make it a top-tier platform. From ...

"I decided that the Merkava production line will not be closed, despite the budget constraints. I don’t see the tank program just from the defense point of view, but also from economic ...

Israel’s main battle tank could potentially achieve an unprecedented speed of attack by breaking enemy defenses and sending infantry forward to advance. The famous Israeli Merkava main battle ...

Israel may be about to export its workhorse Merkava tank for the first time. Reports say Israel is in talks to sell the tank to a European and a Middle Eastern country. If exported widely ...