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Israel announces brand-new tank: Merkava Mark IV Barak
August 22, 2018
An upgrade from the Merkava Mark IV, it will feature advanced technology systems, such as artificial intelligence and a smart task computer to integrate multiple tasks simultaneously.
A computer simulation of the new Merkava Mark IV Barak tank. Source: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
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First women tank commanders begin their duties in the IDF
Yaakov LappinJuly 8, 2018
They will conduct critical border-defense missions, though will not belong to brigades that would maneuver deep into enemy territory in case of war.
The first four female tank commanders in the Israel Defense Forces pose with Brig. Gen. Guy Hasson, head of the Armored Corps. Credit: IDF Spokesperson Unit.
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