Inside Israel Defense Forces training on ‘more versatile’ Eitan APC

Inside Israel Defense Forces training on ‘more versatile’ Eitan APC
Inside Israel Defense Forces training on ‘more versatile’ Eitan APC

Breaking Defense takes an exclusive look at how the IDF’s Nahal infantry brigade is learning to use the latest IDF amored personnel carrier.

First Eitan wheeled APCs delivered to Israel’s IDF

First Eitan wheeled APCs delivered to Israel’s IDF
First Eitan wheeled APCs delivered to Israel’s IDF

The purpose-built armored personnel carrier is a “leap forward” for infantry brigade, senior officer says.

Israel Rolls Out 8×8 Eitan, Eye on Exports

Israel Rolls Out 8×8 Eitan, Eye on Exports
Israel Rolls Out 8×8 Eitan, Eye on Exports

Israel’s new Eitan armored personnel carrier is in final field testing with the celebrated Nahal infantry brigade, with series production to begin in 2021. Once the Israelis have enough Eitans to replace the last of their decades-old M113s, they plan to offer the new APC for export — and already foreign armies have sent observers…

Host of Israeli Weapons Look Likely for US Sales: Iron Dome To Iron Fist

Host of Israeli Weapons Look Likely for US Sales: Iron Dome To Iron Fist
Host of Israeli Weapons Look Likely for US Sales: Iron Dome To Iron Fist

As the US tightens its terms for financing the Israeli military, one of America’s closest allies is beginning to sell its weapons to the US, instead of the other way around.