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IDF creates new system to shield tank crews from deadly smoke inhalation

The new Israeli "Barak" tank (photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)

To develop the system, the IDF conducted field investigations, including an analysis of data from tank computers to reconstruct events. By AMIR BOHBOT MARCH 7, 2025 01:09 Updated: MARCH 7, 2025 01:10 The new Israeli “Barak” tank (photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY) The Defense Ministry’s Tank Administration (MANTAK) developed a new system for IDF tanks, aiming to protect soldiers from life-threatening smoke inhalation after launching an investigation into the recurring matter.  At the onset of Israel’s war, IDF tank crews faced severe damage to their vehicles that involved incidents of ammunition catching fire inside the tanks, which could potentially lead to smoke inhalation.  “The goal was to find a solution that provides an immediate response, is intuitive to operate under extreme pressure, and remains comfortable enough for daily use so that