Merkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD
$210M (six-year term) contracts for Elbit Systems to upgrade Israel's Merkava main battle tanks for the Israel Ministry of Defense — renewal of the fleet's electronic assemblies, AI-enhanced electro-optical sights, spare parts, and maintenance and support services — announced November 2025.
Six-year contracts under which Elbit Systems performs a comprehensive renewal of the Merkava fleet's electronic assemblies to extend service life and upgrades multiple onboard systems, chiefly lightweight, AI-enhanced electro-optical sights providing panoramic day/night observation with target detection, acquisition, and tracking. The award also includes supply of spare parts and comprehensive maintenance and support services. Iron Fist active-protection and fire-control systems are not part of this award's announced scope.
Award detail
- Agency
- Israel Ministry of Defense
- Award ID
- Undisclosed
- Ceiling value
- ~$210M
- Vehicle
- IMOD direct award
- Awarded
- 2025-11-19
- Period of performance ends
- Undisclosed
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Frequently asked
- What is the Merkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD contract?
- Six-year contracts under which Elbit Systems performs a comprehensive renewal of the Merkava fleet's electronic assemblies to extend service life and upgrades multiple onboard systems, chiefly lightweight, AI-enhanced electro-optical sights providing panoramic day/night observation with target detection, acquisition, and tracking. The award also includes supply of spare parts and comprehensive maintenance and support services. Iron Fist active-protection and fire-control systems are not part of this award's announced scope.
- Which agency awarded the Merkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD contract?
- The Merkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD contract was awarded by Israel Ministry of Defense under a IMOD direct award vehicle.
- How much is the Merkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD contract worth?
- The Merkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD contract has a value of ~$210M, awarded on 2025-11-19.
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Elbit seals contracts worth $210 million (NIS 685 million) to upgrade IDF Merkava tanks.
Times of Israel: Elbit seals contracts worth $210 million to upgrade IDF's Merkava tanksVerified2025-11-19 - 2
Elbit seals contracts worth $210 million (NIS 685 million) to upgrade IDF Merkava tanks.
Times of Israel: Elbit seals contracts worth $210 million to upgrade IDF's Merkava tanksVerified2025-11-19