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 Armored Corps soldiers deploy; illustrative.
An Israeli soldier looks on from a Merkava tank while operating in a location given as Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on December 7, 2023

IDF to equip combat engineering vehicles with Iron Fist active protection against anti-tank threats

A Namer APC shows off its abilities traversing steep terrain

Tensions rise in Givati unit after religious soldiers refuse mission involving female medic

Merkava Tank in southern Israel, on the border with Gaza, November 11, 2024.

Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report


Iran's Revolutionary Guards intercepted an UAE-managed tanker

Ambrey stated that the incident is unlikely to be politically motivated and likely a counter-smuggling operation.

 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's speedboats move during an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023.

Closed circle: IDF tank commander returns to where he was wounded on Oct. 7

Lt.-Col. Karm Nbwani was part of one of the IDF's most storied tank units. On October 7, the deputy commander faced down Hamas and ended up wounded.

 LT.-COL. KARM NBWANI revisits the Be’eri site where he saved many lives on Oct. 7 – and was wounded.

IDF tanks roll into central Rafah in unprecedented thrust into city

The tanks were spotted near Al-Awda mosque as IDF deepened its operations in Rafah.

 IDF tank operates in the Gaza Strip. May 28, 2024.

IDF tanks kill 5, wound 7 in Gaza friendly fire accident, IDF releases names

On Wednesday, a friendly fire incident occurred in Jabalya, involving two IDF tanks firing on a forward IDF battalion headquarters, resulting in casualties.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank.

Four men in a tank: A story of camaraderie among IDF tank crews - opinion

There are four soldiers in an Israeli tank: the commander, the driver, the gunner, and the loader. E, who is slim and of average height, became a gunner.

 IDF TANK near the Gaza border, March 26.

UN report says IDF tank fire killed 'clearly identifiable' reporter

"The firing at civilians, in this instance clearly identifiable journalists, constitutes a violation of UNSCR 1701 (2006) and international law," the UNIFIL report said.

 A journalist's car burns at the site where Reuters videojournalist Issam Abdallah was killed and six others were injured on Friday when missiles fired from the direction of Israel struck them, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, October 13, 2023.

Israeli tank 'likely' fired machine gun at reporters in Lebanon, report claims

"It is considered a likely scenario that a Merkava tank, after firing two tank rounds, also used its machine gun against the location of the journalists," TNO's report said.

 A journalist's car burns at the site where Reuters videojournalist Issam Abdallah was killed and six others were injured on Friday when missiles fired from the direction of Israel struck them, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, October 13, 2023.

Israeli military technology company, Elbit, signs $600 million deal with Australia

Elbit Systems to upgrade Australian necessary military equipment in beneficial new deal. Rafael and Plasan also involved in the project.

Australian APC armed with Israeli-made Spike missiles. It is estimated that each Australian APC will have Israeli systems worth more than $2.5 million.

Meet the Israeli tank unit that led the way into Gaza

Tank gunner Dar Cohen recalls how his company of tanks drove to fight terrorists on the Gaza border on October 7 and 8 and then prepared to lead the charge into Gaza.

 Dar Cohen and his company of Israeli Merkava IV tanks from the 401st Armored Brigade north of Gaza near Yad Mordechai on October 8, 2023.

IDF discovers models of Israeli tanks in Hamas training camp

Soldiers targeted a Hamas military post, which served as a training camp for the Khan Yunis Brigade of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.

 Model of Israeli tank found in a Hamas training complex, Khan Yunis, Gaza, January 18, 2024