Tank defense system

Elbit Systems awarded $53 Million contract for unmanned mortar system

The innovative Israeli defense company will supply the Crossbow mortar system to the customer over a 6-year period.

 The crossbow, dated May 8, 2024.
 Ukrainian personnel pose with a flag on top of a Challenger 2 tank during a training at Bovington Camp, near Wool in southwestern Britain, February 22, 2023.

Ukraine loses its first Challenger 2 tank

 British Army Challenger 2 tank fires during NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group Iron Spear 2019 exercise in Adazi, Latvia October 11, 2019.

UK Challenger 2 tanks arrive in Ukraine, to see combat soon

 Ukrainian soldiers fire a round on the frontline from a T80 tank that was captured from Russians during a battle in Trostyanets in March, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in the eastern Donbas region of Bakhmut, Ukraine, November 4, 2022.

WATCH: Ukraine military appeals for tanks with parody car commercials


American lawmakers urge US to ship Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee told ABC's "This Week" that a single Abrams tank would have a massive impact.

The Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) on a US Abrams tank.

Russia says British tanks sent to Ukraine 'will burn'

Britain announced on Saturday that it will send 14 of its main tanks to Ukraine as well as advanced artillery support.

 British Army Challenger 2 tank fires during NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group Iron Spear 2019 exercise in Adazi, Latvia October 11, 2019.

WATCH: The ‘Iron Fist’ completes anti-tank interception tests

In January 2020, the Defense Ministry selected Elbit’s Iron Fist system to be built into the Eitan APC.

 Iron Fist intercepting anti-tank weapons during testing.

IDF soldiers in tank incident claim to report malfunction in the past

The event ended without casualties, and only the tank's driver was lightly injured.

Israeli Army Namer tank crosses river

IDF tank flips over while being loaded onto truck - watch

The tank began accelerating wildly onto the moving truck before flipping upside down, barely missing a nearby commander.

A soldier sits atop an IDF Merkava tank during a drill in Israel's north

IDF Chief of Staff: We'll continue integrating women into armored corps

“In every place that women can be integrated and can succeed, they will be” – IDF spokesman.

History is made with first four female tank commanders in IDF history

Soldiers speak: IDF tank crew on the role they play in protecting Israel

A lone soldier from Los Angeles, a tank gunner and more speak out about their dedication to protecting the Jewish state in both times of peace and times of war.

Soldiers from the IDF 401th Armored Brigade in training

WATCH: Innovative IDF tanks, APC, cross water obstacles in training

Stormy winter weather allowed tanks to be tested across the country.

Israeli Army Namer tank crosses river

Israel's Merkava crowned one the world's deadliest tanks

The Merkava is also one of the first armored vehicles to be equipped with the Trophy Active Protection System (APS).

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

WATCH: Jordan displays military tech Israel faced in early wars

The Royal Tank Museum, inaugurated in January by King Abdullah, has been carefully selecting and refurbishing military vehicles for close to 10 years.

Tanks on display at the Royal Tank Museum in Jordan

IDF expands infantry use of advanced APC

Namer, Hebrew for leopard, is outfitted with the Trophy anti-tank missile protection system.

A Namer APC trains for combat in urban areas