The Israel Defense Forces plans to phase out the current generation of tanks for the Barak over the next few years, and at roughly the same cost despite the technological leap.
The tank’s cost remains undisclosed, but Defense News noted officials equated it to costing roughly as much as the Merkava 4M, which costs around $3.5 million despite the technological advancements and additions to the Barak.The Barak took five years to develop and mass production started last month. The tank’s unveiling occurred some two decades after the Merkava’s introduction, which officials believe the Barak will replace by the end of 2025 in the 401st Brigade.
"The 401st Armored Brigade sees the Barak tank as a historic event and a national mission for victory in the next campaign," he added."We were privileged to be the first armored brigade to receive the Barak tank and, therefore, a great responsibility rests on our shoulders – our mission is to fulfill it with distinction.
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