Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5

• Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability. The development of the Barak tank involved collaboration between the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Armored Vehicles Directorate, the IDF’s Ground Forces, Armored Corps, and multiple Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary, Elta.
• The Barak tank’s technological advancements and combat capabilities have broader implications for military innovation worldwide. It showcases Israel’s prowess in defense technology and may influence the development of future armored vehicles.

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Published date : 23 Sep 2023 07:48PM