IDF Merkava tanks. IDF
Warzone/The Drive: Israel’s Merkava Tank Has Possible Export Customer In Europe
Israel is negotiating sales of Merkavas with two countries, including one in Europe, prompting speculation about a possible deal for Ukraine.
The Israeli government says that it is in very active talks with two countries about what could be the first confirmed international sales of variants of the country’s unique Merkava main battle tank. The identities of those nations have not been disclosed, but one of them is in Europe, which has already led to speculation that Merkavas may eventually be bound for Ukraine.
Yair Kulas, the head of the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s International Defense Cooperation Directorate, also known by its Hebrew acronym SIBAT, disclosed the potential foreign Merkava sales in a recent interview with the Calcalist newspaper. SIBAT work includes negotiating the sale of weapon systems and other materiel from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) inventory.
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Is Israel About To Send Merkava Tanks To Ukraine?
In first, Israel plans to sell vaunted Merkava tank to 2 countries, one in Europe — Times of Israel
Israel Will Sell Its Merkava Tanks For The First Time, Recipient A European Country — I24NEWS
Israel plans first-ever sale of flagship tank to European country — Jerusalem Post
Israel plans first sale of Merkava tank to European country — Reuters
Israel will sell over 200 tanks to European countries – media — Ukrainian News