This money will go into the state treasury and most likely go straight to the Israeli military. The deal’s total cost is estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars.
Some of the tanks’ technical parts, including the engine, are manufactured in the United States therefore, the Israeli Ministry of Defence told the Israeli news outlet Ynet that they need approval from the United States Department of Defence in Washington before the deal can go through. Merkava tanks will be delivered to a European country for the first time.ĭue to the sensitivity of the process, the Israeli Ministry of Defence does not disclose the names of the two countries that have agreed to purchase over 200 retired Israeli tanks available, but the contracts are on the verge of finalisation and are expected to be finalised within three months. The US Department of Defence is anticipated to shortly approve Israel’s sale of hundreds of decommissioned Merkava Mk 2 (equipped with a 105 mm gun) and Mk 3 tanks to two foreign countries, one of which is in Europe. It is anticipated that the Israeli-made Merkava tanks will soon be sold to two foreign armies, reaching Europe and continuing to serve despite their advanced age.
After 40 years of service with the Israel Defence Forces, one of Israel’s defining symbols is being exported to Europe for the first time.
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