Namer (IFV variant)

The Namer IFV is a heavily armored infantry fighting vehicle developed by Israel, based on the chassis of the Merkava Mark IV main battle tank. It provides exceptional protection for its crew and embarked infantry, typically armed with a 30mm cannon in a remote or manned turret.

The development of the Namer IFV variant was accelerated following the 2014 Gaza conflict, where the vulnerability of older Israeli armored personnel carriers highlighted the urgent need for a heavily protected vehicle with organic medium-caliber firepower. While the base APC version entered service in 2008, the 30mm unmanned turret variant underwent successful trials in 2017 and began integration into active IDF infantry brigades shortly thereafter. Equipped with the Trophy Active Protection System, the Namer IFV saw its first major combat deployments during the 2023-2024 Israel-Hamas war, proving highly effective in dense urban environments. Today, the vehicle remains in active production and service, representing a paradigm shift in infantry protection and urban combat capability for the Israel Defense Forces.