This year’s Eurosatory defense industry trade show in Paris includes an Israeli pavilion, whereby the Merkava 4 Tank will be shown outside of Israel for the first time ever
Arnon Ben-Dror
The Ministry of Defense is currently operating a pavilion at the 2010 Eurosatory defense industry trade show in Paris, where various countries and companies present new technological advances within the modern warfare industry. The Ministry of Defense is being represented by the Sibat Branch, which is the body responsible for the security export of the State of Israel.
This Israel pavilion is filled with a large assortment of weapons, active defense systems, command and control systems, equipment for soldiers of the future, air defense, and many other systems. 27 Israeli security companies are taking part in the exhibition.
The highlight of the exhibition for the Israeli delegation is the Merkava 4 Tank, which is thought of as one of the most advanced tanks in the world and is being shown outside of Israel for the first time. 17 Israeli companies, which have donated 60 tank systems and sub systems, are participating in the display.
The Merkava tanks are a series of Tanks made in Israel, which comprise the spearhead of the Israeli Armored Corps. The tank was developed in Israel and its production began in 1980, when models of the tank evolved over the years. The first Merkava Tank that was produced was the Merkava 1 Tank, followed by the Merkava 2 Tank, the Merkava 3 Tank, and starting in 2003 production for the Merkava 4, the latest model, began. The Merkava 4 is thought of as one of the most advanced, leading and secure tanks in the world.
source:http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/News/today/10/06/1501.htm
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