Tank defense system

Elbit Systems awarded $53 Million contract for unmanned mortar system

The innovative Israeli defense company will supply the Crossbow mortar system to the customer over a 6-year period.

 The crossbow, dated May 8, 2024.
 Ukrainian personnel pose with a flag on top of a Challenger 2 tank during a training at Bovington Camp, near Wool in southwestern Britain, February 22, 2023.

Ukraine loses its first Challenger 2 tank

 British Army Challenger 2 tank fires during NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group Iron Spear 2019 exercise in Adazi, Latvia October 11, 2019.

UK Challenger 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine, to see combat soon

 Ukrainian soldiers fire a round on the frontline from a T80 tank that was captured from Russians during a battle in Trostyanets in March, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in the eastern Donbas region of Bakhmut, Ukraine, November 4, 2022.

WATCH: Ukraine military appeals for tanks with parody car commercials


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

Pentagon gives green light to install Israeli defense system on US tanks

The estimated cost per tank is $350,000.

A US M1 Abrams tank fires during the "Saber Strike" NATO military exercise in Adazi, Latvia, June 11, 2016.

US Army close to giving go-ahead to install Israeli tank defense technology

The US Army would then be the first army outside the IDF to use the system.

RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS presents its 360-degree protection of for army vehicles against RPGs.

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.

The artillery brigade that can send missiles into a living room window

The David's Sling Brigade was originally created to strike advancing tank formations; Now it is preparing for urban warfare against Israel's asymmetrical enemies.

Hafiz missile launcher, used to fire the Tamuz

Defense Ministry unveils first Namer APC with Trophy anti-missile system

Rafael-produced system will enable troop transporter to move across battlefields rife with anti-tank and RPG threats.

Rafael-produced Namer armored personnel carrier with Trophy anti-missile system

L'homme et la machine

Le tank Merkava III fête ses 25 ans de mise en service. Pourtant, il n’a pas pris une ride

Le tank Merkava III

Defense Ministry doubles orders for tank, Namer APC parts

Some 200 factories produce parts for the Merkava and Namer across Israel, most of them located in peripheral areas, and employing around 10,000 employees.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks