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.
The upgrades are focused not on the tank's physical structure, but on incorporating the latest tech and systems.
The $60 million deal with Israel's Elbit Systems comes months after the US reportedly pulled 155mm shells from pre-positioned stocks in Israel.
The tests are a step toward “what could potentially be achieved on the battlefield with crewless vehicles in the next 10, 20 or 30 years,” said Lt. Col. James de St John-Pryce, commanding officer of the British Army's Armoured Trials and Development Unit.
Recently, Breaking Defense visited Squadron 161 at Palmachim Air Base in central Israel, the first time a media outlet was given access to the unit.