Merkava Mark IV (God's Chariot)
Israel decided to develop their own tank in the late 1960s to reduce their reliance on the United States. This is a decision that is paying off today, as the Merkava is arguably the most advanced tank in the world. Most specifications are classified, but I can tell you that it has a composite armor system with reactive capabilities, a 120 mm gun that can handle anti-tank missiles, 3 separate machine guns, and an internal mortar system. The speed is also classified, but some experts believe the 1,500 hp engine can bring the Mervaka up to 50 mph off road over a range of 300 miles. Israel has over 200 of these in service, and plans on releasing another 300.
Caterpillar D9 Armored Bulldozer
The IDF uses the D9 to clear booby traps, which is a big problem, as that's the weapon of choice for Arabs (when they run out of stones to throw). They also use the D9 to demolish the houses of terrorists and jihadists after evicting them. Since they do not go quietly, the D9s are retrofitted with heavy armor, and are known to be impervious to RPG and machine gun fire. They also use an unmanned version, called "Thunder of Dawn." Love it.
Editor's note: Apparently there is a D9 in the new Transformers movie. If so, that's even more badass.
Sa-ar 5-class Corvette
Also known as "Tempest," these are the pride of Israel's navy, which is a small part of the IDF. They are diesel/gas powered, and can exceed 35 knots under full power. The Tempest has SAM and SSM capabilites, a close-in-weapons-system, as well as six torpedo tubes for those pesky minisubmarines. There is also a landing pad for helicopters which can aid in search and rescue missions.
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