The Israeli Ordnance Corps are responsible for final Merkava assembly. The lead organization for system integration of the Merkava’s main components is Israel Military Industries (IMI). The tank began development in 1970, and its first generation, the Merkava mark I, entered official service in 1979. The Merkava (chariot) is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces and the backbone of the IDF’s armored corps. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Armoured Corps currently operates the advanced Merkava Mk 4 tanks, with an upgraded version known as the Merkava Mk 5 being introduced into service.
Since these tanks are equipped with engines made in the US, Israel requires the approval of the US for their export. The Merkava tanks, which are manufactured in Israel, are currently decommissioned and stored in various bases. Although no agreement has been reached yet, the Israeli Ministry of Defense is awaiting approval from both the concerned countries and its own ministry. This request follows expressions of interest from several European nations after the war in Europe.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has sought approval from the US Department of Defense for the export of surplus Merkava tanks to two foreign countries, including one in Europe.
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