The Israeli Merkava IV is a premier main battle tank, uniquely engineered with a front-mounted engine to maximize crew protection. -This design choice, born from the lessons of past Middle Eastern ...

The Merkava is the pride of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), renowned for its durability, powerful armor, and cutting-edge technology. Developed in the 1970s, the Merkava tank was designed to provide ...

The current tank, Merkava IV, retains the Merkava I’s design priorities and incorporates a new redesigned turret, explosive reactive armor and modular passive armor for quicker battle-damage repair.

The Merkava incorporates other new technologies that make it a top-tier platform. From advanced artificial intelligence, multi-touch 21-inch screens, and sophisticated helmets, the Israeli tank is ...