Tanks
First female Armored Corps combat company to begin IDF training in November
The IDF has completed preparations for its first all-female tank company designated for maneuvering combat, with recruits set to enter the new track in November.
IDF to equip combat engineering vehicles with Iron Fist active protection against anti-tank threats
Tensions rise in Givati unit after religious soldiers refuse mission involving female medic
Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report
WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him
Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.
IDF's new mechanical AI robot takes two hours to clean tanks, which soldiers needed 48 hours for
The robot operates autonomously, without soldiers present in dangerous environments and without exposure to chemicals, oils, or extreme heat.
IDF deploys forces against trucks seen along Egyptian border for second time in 24 hours - report
In an afternoon statement, the Eshkol Regional Council noted that several gatherings of this type along the Egyptian side of the border have been reported in recent days.
IDF unveils new tank division, marking shift from defense to offense
The change marks some of the main lessons learned by IDF officials after October 7 and during the war with Hamas in Gaza, with one being the need for more tanks and a more offensive mindset.
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'
WATCH: IDF unveils rare footage of clear ambush, close-quarters gunfight with Hamas
Six Hamas fighters were spotted by IDF surveillance on Tuesday, trying to surprise and ambush the military. After counter-fire and additional operations, all six terrorists were killed.
IDF's 500th Armored Brigade to be re-established mid-2026, fully operational by end of 2027
Disbanded in 2003, the 500th Armored Brigade is set to return under Southern Command, restoring a unit once linked to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
From inside Rafah: The most unexpected battle of the war - feature
Reporter's Notebook: The 'Post' visits Rafah, where the status of 200 Hamas fighters has shaken the Gaza ceasefire, and the wider region.
Elbit Systems to upgrade Israel's Merkava tanks in $200m. Defense Ministry deal
Elbit Systems secured a $210m MOD contract to upgrade Merkava tanks with renewed electronics, AI-enhanced sights, spare parts, and long-term support.
IDF tank accidentally fires 'warning shots' at UNIFIL soldiers in southern Lebanon
The UNIFIL soldiers were mistakenly identified as suspicious individuals due to poor weather conditions, the Israeli military said in a statement.
