New video footage from the ongoing conflict in Gaza offers an especially good look at Israel's Trophy active protection system in action helping to protect a Merkava tank under attack. The video in ...

Key Points and Summary - Israel’s Merkava IV Barak carries the IDF’s crew-survivability DNA forward: a front-mounted engine, modular armor, Trophy active protection, and a 120mm gun atop 1,500 hp of ...

Since its founding more than seven decades ago, Israel has fought in numerous wars and engagements that have required the country to prioritize its defense arsenal. Surrounded by hostile adversaries, ...

What You Need to Know: The Merkava main battle tank is the cornerstone of Israel’s armored forces, designed for maximum crew protection and advanced combat capabilities. Originating in the early 1960s ...

The Merkava is an excellent tank, but it must be shepherded carefully. They are not mythical invincible beasts—especially in urban warfare. At around the time that the ceasefire between Hamas and ...

Israel has lost nearly two dozen tanks during fighting with Hamas since October 7. Those losses have come despite the sophistication of Israeli tanks and Israel's experience using them. The fighting ...

Battle tanks still play a vital role in warfare in 2026, but only those built for survival, smart sensors and quick ...