Israel Army received the first batch of new generation of Merkava 4 Barak

The tank has received the latest control and protection systems, for example, a tank commander has a technological helmet of Ironvision. Barak should become a major battle tank in the Israeli Defense Army. The 52nd Armored Battalion of the 401st Brigade received the first batch of Merkava 4 Barak tanks, which they called the 5 generation tanks. About it reports The Times of Israel.

On September 19, the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Army of Israel showed the latest Merkava 4 Barak tank, which has been developed for 5 years. The tank created the Office of the Ministry of Defense, the land troops and the AOI armored vehicle. Developments integrated Elbit Systems, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries Elts and others.

"Barak tank will strengthen the possibilities of enemies and will be able to fight the enemy with reduced visibility and all combat scenarios, in the present and future battlefields, against the whole set of threats that exist for shunting forces," the Defense Ministry said. The tank commander has received the latest Ironvision helmet, which gives a full survey of the environment and displays relevant information about current fighting. He also integrated artificial intelligence.

In addition, Elbit has improved sights and a night vision system. The defensive company has installed a touch interface that displays information for each individual crew member. Merkava also received an advanced active protection system called Windbreaker (also known as Trophy) from RAFAEL. "We have received another proof of the relevance and capacity of the tank as a fundamental and decisive factor in land maneuvering," said Defense Minister Joava Galant.