Israel tanks

Rafael subsidiary strikes deal with four NATO countries for Trophy APS

“In the coming years, APS will be increasingly embedded as a standard requirement across armored fleets...and treated as an essential element of modern land warfare"

EuroTrophy GmbH and KNDS Deutschland
  Israeli tanks and military vehicles take position near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, October 13, 2023

IDF tanks enter Netzarim Corridor in Gaza Strip, sources confirm to 'Post'

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank

IDF creates new system to shield tank crews from deadly smoke inhalation

(L-R) Sergeant Elishai Young and  Staff Sergeant Ofir Berkovich

IDF announces fallen soldiers Ofir Berkovich, Elishai Young, killed in northern Gaza Strip


U.S. Army purchases Trophy active defense system in $193 million deal

The Trophy has been installed on Israel’s Merkava tanks since 2009, it has also been installed on the IDF’s Namer heavy infantry fighting vehicle and the IDF’s new armoured personnel carrier.

A NAMER APC with the Trophy HV active protection system is poised for action.

Four female soldiers heading to Armored Corps’ officer training

The soldiers are part of a pilot program by the IDF to integrate women into the corps.

Israeli female soldiers walk in front of a tank during an exercise at the end of their tank instructors course at Shizafon base

IDF expands infantry use of advanced APC

Namer, Hebrew for leopard, is outfitted with the Trophy anti-tank missile protection system.

A Namer APC trains for combat in urban areas

IDF fires on Syrian targets near Golan Heights

Syrian forces were acting in violation of ceasefire agreements.

Israeli forces are seen near a border fence between the Israeli side of the Golan Heights and Syria, November 4, 2017.

IDF tank fires warning shot near Syrian army outpost

Last week, an Israel Air Force Patriot missile intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that approached the Golan Heights border.

The Syrian area of Quneitra is seen in the background as an out-of-commission Israeli tank parks on a hill, near the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria, in the Golan Heights.

APC weapons upgrade advances urban warfare

The IDF's Namer and Eitan vehicles will be fitted with new weaponry.

 Ministry of Defense shows off new APC turret.

The first Hebrew tank battalion switches to Merkava MK 4 tanks

Deputy battalion commander: In asymmetric warfare era, the tank is what gives us the advantage.

Members of the 82 Battalion, a part of the 7 Armored Brigade, begin their conversion training course on the Merkava Mk 4 tanks in recent days

Troops can see through armored vehicles with Israeli firm's new helmet

Elbit Systems unveils new helmet mounted system deigned to allow armored personnel carrier and tank crews to see straight past their armor.

Photos attached of Elbit IronVision helmet, unveiled on Tuesday.

WATCH: New Engineering Namer completes first Golan drill

The introduction of the vehicles significantly upgrades the IDF's land combat capabilities in challenging terrain filled with heavily armed guerrilla threats.

New Engineering Namer completes first Golan drill

Security and Defense: A woman's touch

The female instructors who are using Humvees to prepare Armored Corps commanders for war.

HUMVEES ARE seen during a combat exercise this week. Using the Humvees is much cheaper than using armored fighting vehicles.