Following the brutal tank and crew losses Israel endured during the1973 Yom Kippur War, the IDF understood that procuring an advanced armored vehicle would be essential for the country’s long-term survival. However, the UK later backtracked on this deal and supplied the tank to Arab countries instead. Israel’s Merkava main battle tank (MBT) has aided the IDF’s armored corps since its introduction to service in 1979.ĭuring the 1960’s, Israel expected to produce a jointly-made Chieftain tank variant with the United Kingdom. While many of the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) homegrown armor help the country to survive and deter its neighbors from attacking, one system stands out. Surrounded by hostile adversaries, Israel began to design and manufacture its own weaponry and military equipment by the 1960’s and 1970’s. Since its founding more than seven decades ago, Israel has fought in numerous wars and engagements that have required the country to prioritize its defense arsenal.
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