Israeli Defense Forces

Active Personnel 169,500 (1.8%)

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The Belgian FN FAL battle rifle had initially been adopted by the Israeli Defense Forces in the late 1950s (chambered for the 7.62×51mm cartridge).

Israel introduced the PULS into IDF service in 2020 under the name Lahav, which is a PULS rocket module mounted on a HEMTT truck chassis.

Israel: In November 2009, the IDF announced that the X95 would become the standard infantry weapon of the IDF, with the addition of an integrated grenade-launcher.

Israel: 5 as of 2016

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Israel: IDF Namer, some IDF Achzarit, some HMMWV

Israel: Used by the Israel Defense Forces.

In August 2019, Elbit Systems won an IMOD contract to install the Iron Fist active protection system on the IDF's new Eitan APC and the IDF's armored D9 bulldozers.

Since its initial deployment in 1972, five variants have seen service with the Israeli Defense Force.

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Israel, Shafrir-1/2, Python-4 and Python-5, (primary user, local designation Zephyr).

The PGM 338 is currently in service with the special forces of Armenia, Israel, Singapore and Slovenia.

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There is a wooden stock with a metal buttplate that comes in three similar variations that were used by the IDF.

In 1955 the IDF adopted the IMI-produced Uzi submachine gun and the FN FAL in order to standardize their infantry armament; with the FAL being designated Rov've Mitta'enn or Romat (רומ"ט), abbreviation of "Self-Loading Rifle".

Standard issue in the Israel Defense Forces, but it has been gradually replaced with the IWI Tavor since 2001.

The Merkava (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָה, [mɛʁkaˈva] , "chariot") is a series of main battle tanks used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) which are the backbone of the IDF's Armored Corps.

The M2HB has been in service with the Israel Defense Forces since its establishment and has served in all of Israel's wars, operations, and conflicts.

David's Sling (Hebrew: קלע דוד, romanized: Kela David), also formerly known as Magic Wand (Hebrew: שרביט קסמים, romanized: Sharvit Ksamim), is an Israel Defense Forces military system jointly developed by the Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the American defense contractor Raytheon, that became operational in 2017.

Israel: Used by the Israel Defense Forces alongside IMI Negev and Negev NG7.

Both variants of the Negev are in service with the Israel Defense Forces.

Trophy (Israel Defense Forces designation מעיל רוח, 'Windbreaker') is an active protection system (APS) for military armored vehicles designed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

In 2009, the Tavor X95 (also known as the Micro Tavor or MTAR) was selected by the Israel Defense Forces to gradually replace the M16 assault rifle and M4 carbine variants as the standard-issued weapon of the Israeli infantry by the end of 2018.

The M113 took part in the Yom Kippur War in October 1973, when the IDF was equipped with 448 M113s that saw action on the Sinai and Golan fronts.

During this conflict, BTR-50s, along with T-54s and T-55s, were used by the IDF during the fighting in and around the city of Suez.

Both Egypt and Syria deployed BRDM-1s during the Six-Day War; a number of these vehicles were captured by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during that conflict and subsequently reused in unconventional operations.

The IDF armoured cars had been received by the end of 1963 and were first displayed publicly on the eve of Yom Ha'atzmaut, 1966.

The IDF acquired over 200 vehicles.

Some vehicles were captured and commissioned by the Israel Defense Forces.

Several versions of the radar were purchased and are operated by a number of armies, including the Israel Defense Forces, Canadian Army, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Army of the Czech Republic, Slovak Armed Forces.

At least 200 examples were used by the Israeli Defense Forces in the 1947-1949 Palestine war.

These (as well as the Gabriel descendant of the Luz) were not only deployed by the IDF but were also widely exported for use by foreign militaries.

Israel: Israel Defense Forces adopted the SIG LMG 7.62 variant in 2025.

Israel - 112 in service with the Israel Defense Forces.

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