![]() ![]() The IDF began working on its own indigenous battle tank after the United Kingdom pulled back from a joint-tank development initiative. Originally developed in the 1970s, the Merkava Mark 1 did not see combat until the 1982 Lebanon War. The Merkava family of main battle tanks has been used by Israel’s armored corps for over five decades. Dubbed Barak (lightning in Hebrew), the new tank is truly unmatched in its capabilities. This spring, the Israeli Defense Forces unveiled its new Merkava Mark 5 MBT. Although many industry experts and military analysts believe MBTs might be the weapon of the past, Israel’s newest Merkava variant proves otherwise. Estimates paint a dreary picture for Russian armor, with more than 1,000 tanks believed lost since the onset of the invasion. The destruction of hundreds of Russian main battle tanks in Ukraine has spurred debate about their relevance in modern conflicts. ![]()
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