Protected: WindGuard: the Heartbeat of Active Protection Systems
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Israel expands production of combat vehicles
Dozens of tanks, Namer APCs, and the new Eitan armored personnel carriers have been supplied to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) since the war’s inception. These strategic deliveries are complemented by additional engineering solutions to enhance…
Israeli Forces conduct “targeted raid” in Northern Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it conducted a “targeted raid” in the northern region of the Gaza Strip during the overnight hours. This operation involved infantry forces and tanks, with the IDF targeting various terrorists, …
Hamas drone strikes Israeli Merkava tank
Palestinian militant group Hamas has released footage showcasing a drone’s launch of an RPG-7 tandem cumulative grenade onto an Israeli Merkava Mk 4 tank near the Gaza Strip. The strike hit the rear part of the tank’s turret, precisely wher…
Israel Merkava tanks spotted wearing improvised armor ‘cages’ on top
Some of the Israeli Merkava tanks have been spotted near the border with the Gaza Strip sporting improvised armor ‘cages’ on top of their turrets. Israel reportedly moved to safeguard their armored vehicles from the growing threat of enemy …
Hamas rockets hit Israeli tanks near Gaza border
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has released a video showing several attacks by militants against Israeli troops along the Gaza border on Saturday. A new video posted to social media purports to show a successful Hamas attack on two Israeli Merkava Mk…
Israel’s tank with Trophy system fell into hands of Hamas militants
Israel’s most advanced operational tank, equipped with a Trophy active protection system, has been captured by Hamas militants. As Israeli troops continue fighting in various locations and special forces and taking control and cleaning some areas, the …
Hamas captures hundreds of Israeli military vehicles and tanks
Palestinian militant group Hamas has captured dozens of modern Israeli main battle tanks and armored vehicles during the surprise attack launched by the militant group on Saturday morning. At least five Merkava tanks and 15 tracked armored vehicles wer…
Hamas drone drops grenade on Israeli Merkava tank
Hamas militants have learned lessons from the war in Ukraine and are using drones to drop grenades on Israeli Merkava main battle tanks. Palestinian militants released footage that reportedly showed how its troops used weaponized drones to drop grenade…
Israel unveils new ‘5th generation’, ‘lightning’ version of Merkava tank
The upgrades are focused not on the tank’s physical structure, but on incorporating the latest tech and systems.