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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 433

Merkava tanks

Issam Abdallah, a videographer for the Reuters news agency, poses for a selfie while working in Maras, Turkey, on February 11, 2023. (Issam Abdallah/ Reuters via AP)
March 13, 2024, 7:53 pm
UN: Reporter killed by IDF tank in Lebanon on Oct. 13 was ‘clearly identifiable’
Peacekeepers say they did not record fire for nearly an hour before tank struck, though military insists it was responding to Hezbollah attack on northern community
By Reuters and ToI Staff
An IDF tank operating in Gaza, in a photo released by the Israeli military on October 31, 2023. (IDF Spokesperson)
December 9, 2023, 11:44 pm
US State Dept. approves sale of thousands of tank rounds to Israel
Deal for 14,000 shells worth more than $106 million bypasses Congress amid stalled aid package talks
By Matthew Lee
A female IDF combat soldier inside a tank (screenshot: Channel 12, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 26, 2023, 1:03 am
Female IDF tank crews ran down dozens of Hamas terrorists on October 7
Channel 12 interviews soldiers from all-woman company within mixed-gender battalion who say there was no time for fear or hesitation, battled terrorists for 17 hours
By ToI Staff
Ro'i, Josh, and Dror, reservist tankers on the Israel-Lebanon border, October 29, 2023 (Lazar Berman/Times of Israel)
October 31, 2023, 4:59 am
On Lebanon’s border, IDF reservists prepare for potential fight against Hezbollah
The teachers, students, and office workers had to quickly leave jobs and families behind on October 7; they say the focus is on the task at hand, not dwelling on that catrastrophe
By Lazar Berman
A decommissioned IDF tank that was stolen from a base in northern Israel after being found in a scrapyard on September 20, 2023 (Israel Police)
September 21, 2023, 8:28 pm
4 nabbed for stealing decommissioned tank from IDF base
Merkava Mark 2, which had all systems removed, found in scrapyard near Nesher; suspected ringleader tells court he thought tank was free for taking
By Emanuel Fabian
This handout photo released September 19, 2023, shows a new IDF Barak tank. (Defense Ministry and Israel Defense Forces)
September 19, 2023, 3:00 pm
Advanced sensors, high-tech helmet: Israel’s 5th generation battle tank revealed
First Barak tanks handed over to Armored Corps after five years of development by IDF, Defense Ministry and several Israeli arms manufacturers
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli soldiers take part in an army drill with Merkava Mark 3 tanks, January 22, 2013. (Ofer Zidon/FLASH90, file)
June 15, 2023, 7:50 pm
In first, Israel plans to sell vaunted Merkava tank to 2 countries, one in Europe
Potential sale comes as European nations seek to replenish stockpiles after supplying Ukraine with billions of dollars in arms to fight Russian invasion
By Emanuel Fabian
Various sensors on a tank are listed in a mockup video demonstrating the potential capabilities of Israel's future tanks, released on October 10, 2021. (Defense Ministry)
October 10, 2021, 5:37 pm
Defense Ministry selects IAI to lead development of Israel’s tanks of the future
Carmel program plans to install new ‘automatic and autonomous’ technologies in current and future armored vehicles; defense contractor beats out Elbit and Rafael
By Emanuel Fabian and Judah Ari Gross
The new "Eitan" APC in a handout photo published Fenruary 9, 2020. (Defense Ministry)
February 9, 2020, 2:28 pm
Israel announces serial production of new advanced ‘Eitan’ APC
Defense Ministry says armored vehicle, co-developed with the US, can reach 56 mph, is more lightweight and cheaper than previous military vehicles
By ToI Staff
Soldiers inspect an IDF tank that flipped over during an exercise in northern Israel on December 9, 2019. (Courtesy)
December 9, 2019, 7:42 pm
Northern Command halts all exercises after tank flips during training
None injured as Merkava turns over during a drill; Maj. Gen. Amir Baram calls for full investigation into the incident
By Judah Ari Gross
A tank prototype developed by Elbit Systems as part of the Defense Ministry's Carmel project, which was tested on August 4, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
August 4, 2019, 6:55 pm
Defense Ministry unveils 3 prototypes for Israel’s tanks of the future
Carmel program yields first fruits as defense contractors offer proof of concept for a two-person tank, loaded with AI and improved visibility
By Judah Ari Gross
Inside of new 'dual use' Merkava 4 Barak tank. (Screen capture: YouTube)
July 20, 2018, 9:38 am
Israeli military unveils new ‘dual-use’ tank
Merkava 4 Barak, designed for guerrilla warfare conditions, will utilize sensors to give commanders full view of surroundings
By AFP
Head of the IDF Armored Corps Brig. Gen. Guy Hasson, center, poses on a tank with the army's first female tank commanders, who graduated their course on June 28, 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 28, 2018, 12:03 pm
IDF declares all-female tank crews trial a success
Army to appoint its first female tank commanders as gender integration pilot program comes to an end, following months of training and combat deployment
By Judah Ari Gross
An American Abrams tank equipped with the Israeli-developed TROPHY active defense system, which protects the armored vehicle from rocket and missile attacks, in an undated photograph. (Leonardo DRS and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.)
June 26, 2018, 7:38 pm
US Army inks $193 million deal to buy Israeli tank defense system
The TROPHY system, in use since 2011, will be supplied by an American company that partnered with Israel’s Rafael arms manufacturer
By Judah Ari Gross
Golani soldiers in a Namer APC during an exercise in the Golan Heights, August 2012 (Photo credit: CC-BY-SA, Abir Sultan/IDF)
May 22, 2018, 9:38 am
Israel-US aid accord could deal massive blow to local defense industry, MKs told
According to current terms, all of the money must be spent in US, meaning local manufacturers could lose over $2 billion a year, up to 22,000 could lose jobs, Defense Ministry says
By Sue Surkes
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