24 Hours with a Tank Crew at the Gaza Border

Published on: Mar 07, 2012

Okay, every day we present you with breathtaking pictures of tanks in action. But did you ever wonder how’s the view from inside? Join us today for a first-ever peek into the lives of soldiers operating the best tanks the IDF

IDF’s Multi-Layer Missile Defense Systems: A 360° Look

Published on: Mar 06, 2012

The IDF has many ways to protect Israeli citizens from rocket fire–chief among them being the anti-missile defense systems. The technology was developed, together with the US Army, in order to combat the increasing missile and rocket proliferation of Israel’s

Army of the Future: The IDF’s Unmanned Vehicles

Published on: Feb 28, 2012

Unmanned vehicles (UMVs), whether in the skies, waters, or on ground, are indispensable tools for the surveillance of enemy activities, without putting one’s own forces in danger. Find out more about two outstanding UMVs and read for yourself what IDF commanders have to say

33 Years of Excellence – The Merkava Main Battle Tank

Published on: Feb 20, 2012

The Merkava (English: Chariot) is the main battle tank of the Israel Defense Forces. It is widely considered to be one of the best tanks in the world, and is perfectly suited for the needs of the IDF. The initial

The New Generation of Communication Devices

Published on: Feb 13, 2012

Two new devices have recently been introduced to active service in the IDF: the radio transceivers MK-710 and MK-714 will replace the old AN/PRC-77 which has been in IDF service for almost 50 years. (Or, as rumor has it, since

Army of Robots: 5 Greatest Combat Engineering Tools

Published on: Feb 08, 2012

Robots and remote-controlled vehicles are invaluable assets on modern battlefields, allowing soldiers to handle threats from a distance. These are some of the robots modified by the Ground Force’s Technological Division and used by Yahalom (Hebrew: ‘Jewel’), the elite force

Safer Internet Day in the IDF

Published on: Feb 07, 2012

Today, February 7, is the International Safer Internet Day. To mark the occasion, the IDF embarked on an awareness campaign and sent 90 officers and soldiers from the Teleprocessing Corps to schools all over the country, in order to explain

Maximum Efficiency at Minimum Risk- Showcasing IDF’s Skylark UAV

Published on: Jan 25, 2012

UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) have a long history of development dating back to Nikolas Tesla in 1915. Concerned about losing pilots over hostile territory, the United States and Israel pioneered much of the UAV technology we see today. Nowadays, UAVs are controlled from

5 More Incredible Technologies Used by the IDF

Published on: Jan 19, 2012

A few weeks ago we gave you an insight on eight amazing technologies the IDF uses for the protection of the State of Israel and its citizens. As many people pointed out, there are still many more amazing gadgets and systems IDF

Cutting Edge Technology: Showcasing Israeli Unmanned Naval Vessel

Published on: Jan 17, 2012

The Protector USV that is now longer, faster, more reliable and is equipped with a high-pressure water hose for non-lethal missions.