Following over five years of development and production, the Tank and APC Directorate of Israel's Ministry of Defence, the Israeli Ground Forces, the Armoured Corps and the 401st Armoured Brigade in the IDF have unveiled for the first time, the...
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Following over five years of development and production, the Tank and APC Directorate of Israel's Ministry of Defence, the Israeli Ground Forces, the Armoured Corps and the 401st Armoured Brigade in the IDF have unveiled for the first time, the tank of the future for the IDF, the 'Barak' Main Battle Tank (MBT).
The first mass-produced Barak Tanks were received this month in the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade and will become the main battle tanks of the Israeli Armored Corps.
The 5th generation Barak, the first battle tank of the IDF, was developed by the Tank and APC Directorate in the Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with the Weapons Department of the Israeli Ground Forces and the Armored Corps.
Israeli's Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, said it is very meaningful that during the period when we mark 50 years since the ‘Yom Kippur War’, and the heroic battles fought during this war by the soldiers of the Armored Corps in defense of our country- we receive further proof of the relevance and power of the tank as an essential tool. "The Barak tank is very innovative - it takes our maneuvering capabilities to another level, and it is a clear expression of our technological capabilities. I would like to express my appreciation to the engineers of the Tank and APC Administration, the Israeli Ground Forces and all those involved in the professional process.”
The tank incorporates systems from Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the ELTA Systems Ltd. of Israel Aerospace Industries, and additional defence industries from Qiryat Shemona to Mitzpe Ramon.
The exposure, operation and processing capabilities of the Barak will cause a dramatic change on the battlefield. The commander will be equipped with a combat helmet developed by “Elbit Systems”, similar to pilot helmets, which will display on the lens all of the relevant combat data, when they are anchored in the combat space.
The system will allow 360-degree scanning by moving the head and locating targets in real time with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. To this will be added an improved tank and artillery sight with advanced observation and night capabilities, with an improved net cross.
New capabilities that will allow the tank crew to fight in closed ranges, with better protection throughout the entire battle, partly thanks to the advanced defense system 'WindGuard” manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, whose role is to deal with anti-tank missiles.
The tank's fire capabilities have also undergone a significant upgrade. The Barak Tank will enhance the capabilities needed to expose an enemy and will enable combat against an enemy with a low profile and in all combat situations on the current and future battlefield, against the set of threats that exist for the maneuvering force.
The Barak will be equipped with a commander's sight and a gunner and with continuous and up-to-date intelligence collection, fusion and sharing capabilities.
The Barak will allow the battalion combat team to fight continuously at a fast pace while exposing the enemy, combined with the activation of independent, organic or spatial fire, which will increase the achievements of the combat team.
The “Barak” Tank has capabilities and means to close circles of fire between all the forces fighting on land and in the air, in a way that will reduce time and increase accuracy in battle.
The Barak Tank will have the ability to quickly produce and extract information and transfer it to strike assemblies, as part of a target bank, as well as the ability to transfer intelligence in real time between the branches.
For this purpose, the Barak Tank was equipped with a wide and reliable sensor infrastructure, which will allow it to grasp an area in a more extensive way, acquire targets in the environment and close circles of fire in short and precise times.
The Barak Tank will be equipped with advanced connectivity capabilities for other tanks and weapons on the battlefield.
The Barak Tank will also be equipped with touch screens, similar to smartphone devices and the use of unique applications with simple operation for the future recruiting generations, which will allow easy and accessible operation for the tank crew.
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