The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have started to convert their Merkava Mk 2 main battle tanks for other roles. Superseded in frontline service by both the Merkava Mk 3 and Mk 4 variants, the Mk 2s that were produced in the 1980s have been held in reserve for years, but the IDF will cease training personnel to operate the tanks in the coming months.
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