Israel continues to test its new weapons in its war on Gaza. Recent wars in Gaza have seen the use of new types of weapons, including the Negev machine gun and the Hewlett and Yatid missiles.

Military operations also witnessed developments in tank and armored technology, as the fifth generation Merkava “Barak” tanks were tested. Israel announced modifications to the M270 multi-barrel rocket launch system, produced by the American company Lockheed Martin (MLRS), to improve its accuracy and its use of guided missiles.