The National Interest:
Israel is developing a new, Artificial Intelligence-equipped version of its Merkava tank that is also designed to fight in cities. Israel’s Armored Corps likens the Barak (“lightning”) to the Israeli Air Force getting the F-35 stealth fighter.
The Barak, an advanced version of the current Merkava 4 tank, is scheduled for deployment by 2021. “The Merkava Mk. 4 Barak will be the first tank to have a smart mission computer that will manage the tanks’ tasks,” according to an Israel Defense Forces announcement .
“This advanced artificial intelligence will reduce the team members’ workload and help them more accurately locate and strike targets.”
