Editing Israel Defense Forces (section)

===Development plans===
{{See also|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Israeli procurement}}[[File:Merkeva Mk 4M - Israeli Tanks 2019-04-21 IZE-42.jpg|thumb|A profile of a Merkava Mk 4M tank, armed with an [[IMI 120 mm gun]], a [[M2 Browning]] .50-cal, a [[7.62x51 mm NATO]] commander's [[FN MAG]], and equipped with the [[Trophy (countermeasure)|Trophy active protection system]]]]
[[File:IAF-F-35I-2016-12-13 (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[Israeli Air Force]] [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Israeli procurement|F-35I Adir]]]]
The IDF is planning several technological upgrades and structural reforms for the future of its land, air, and sea branches. Training has been increased, including cooperation between ground, air, and naval units.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.659849|title=Analysis The Israeli Army's New Target: Itself|work=Haaretz.com|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=4 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404020438/http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.659849|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Israeli Army is phasing out the M-16 rifle from all ground units in favor of the [[IMI Tavor]] variants, most recently the [[IWI X95|IWI Tavor X95 flat-top]] ("Micro-Tavor Dor Gimel").<ref>Jerusalem Post: ''IDF phasing out M-16 in favor of Israeli-made Tavor'' (19 December 2012)</ref> The IDF is replacing its outdated [[M113 armored personnel carrier]]s in favor of new [[Namer]] APCs, with 200 ordered in 2014, the [[Eitan AFV]], and is upgrading its [[IDF Achzarit]] APCs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/51098/israel-to-upgrade-more-achzarit-apcs|title=Israel to upgrade more Achzarit APCs|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=20 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220065011/http://www.janes.com/article/51098/israel-to-upgrade-more-achzarit-apcs|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4573814,00.html|title=Ya'alon approves addition of 200 advanced APCs for the IDF|work=ynet|date=22 September 2014|access-date=8 March 2016|last1=Yehoshua|first1=Yossi|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224543/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4573814,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The IDF announced plans to streamline its military bureaucracy so as to better maintain its reserve force, which a 2014 State Comptroller report noted was under-trained and may not be able to fulfill wartime missions. As part of the plans, 100,000 reservists will be discharged, and training for the remainder will be improved. The officer corps will be slashed by 5,000. Infantry and light artillery brigades will be reduced to increase training standards among the rest.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4639799,00.html|title=IDF to create smaller, better-trained reserve force|work=ynet|date=22 March 2015|access-date=8 March 2016|last1=Yehoshua|first1=Yossi|archive-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308021851/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4639799,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The IDF is planning a future tank to replace the Merkava. The new tank will be able to fire lasers and electromagnetic pulses, run on a hybrid engine, run with a crew as small as two, will be faster, and will be better protected, with emphasis on protection systems such as the Trophy over armour.<ref>Jerusalem Post: ''The IDF's future tank: Electromagnetic cannon''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-discharge-100000-reservists-slash-officer-corps/|title=IDF to discharge 100,000 reservists, slash officer corps|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=21 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221210606/http://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-discharge-100000-reservists-slash-officer-corps/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Combat Engineering Corps]] assimilated new technologies, mainly in tunnel detection and [[unmanned ground vehicle]]s and [[military robot]]s, such as remote-controlled [[IDF Caterpillar D9]]T "Panda" armoured bulldozers, Sahar engineering scout robot and improved [[Remotec ANDROS]] robots.

The [[Israeli Air Force]] will purchase as many as 100 [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II]] fighter jets from the United States. The aircraft will be modified and designated F-35I. They will use Israeli-built electronic warfare systems, outer wings, guided bombs, and air-to-air missiles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lockheed-awarded-207-million-contract-to-incorporate-israeli-specific-f-35-systems-375899/ |title=Lockheed awarded $207 million contract to incorporate Israeli-specific F-35 systems |publisher=Flightglobal.com |date=29 August 2012 |access-date=20 July 2013 |archive-date=29 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729083010/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lockheed-awarded-207-million-contract-to-incorporate-israeli-specific-f-35-systems-375899/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/awst/2010/08/23/AW_08_23_2010_p32-249396.xml {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/158594#.UTPFZzCG0j4 |title=Panetta's Visit Sealed F-35 Jet Sale to Israel |date=5 August 2012 |publisher=Israel National News |access-date=20 July 2013 |archive-date=25 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625005530/http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/158594#.UTPFZzCG0j4 |url-status=live }}</ref> As part of a 2013 arms deal, the IAF will purchase [[Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker|KC-135 Stratotanker]] aerial refueling aircraft and [[Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey|V-22 Osprey]] multi-mission aircraft from the United States, as well as advanced radars for warplanes and missiles designed to take out radars.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4369684,00.html |title=Israel to buy new missiles, refuelling planes from US |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=19 April 2013 |publisher=Ynetnews.com |access-date=20 July 2013 |last1=Benhorin |first1=Yitzhak |archive-date=21 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621094559/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4369684,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2013, an Israeli official stated that within 40–50 years, piloted aircraft would be phased out of service by [[unmanned aerial vehicles]] capable of executing nearly any operation that can be performed by piloted combat aircraft. Israel's military industries are reportedly on the path to developing such technology in a few decades. Israel will also manufacture tactical satellites for military use.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4370514,00.html |title=Israel says drones to eventually replace manned aircraft |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=21 April 2013 |publisher=Ynetnews.com |access-date=20 July 2013 |archive-date=16 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716043058/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4370514,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The [[Israeli Navy]] is currently expanding its submarine fleet, with a planned total of six [[Dolphin class submarine]]s. Currently, five have been delivered, with the sixth, INS Drakon, expected to be delivered in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Name of newest Israeli submarine changed amid criticism|url=https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/submersibles-naval/name-of-newest-israeli-submarine-changed-amid-criticism/|date=2019-01-10|website=Baird Maritime|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-26|archive-date=2 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802014652/https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/submersibles-naval/name-of-newest-israeli-submarine-changed-amid-criticism/|url-status=live}}</ref> It is also upgrading and expanding its surface fleet. It is planning to upgrade the electronic warfare systems of its [[Sa'ar 5-class corvette]]s and [[Sa'ar 4.5 class missile boat]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/naval/ships/2015/06/28/israel-navy-to-upgrade-combat-surface-fleet-saar/29277241/|title=Israel Navy To Upgrade Combat Surface Fleet|date=28 June 2015|work=Defense News|access-date=8 March 2016|archive-date=29 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129230648/https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2015/06/28/israel-navy-to-upgrade-combat-surface-fleet/|url-status=live}}</ref> and has ordered two new classes of warship: the [[Sa'ar 6-class corvette]] (a variant of the [[Braunschweig-class corvette]]) and the [[Sa'ar 72-class corvette]], an improved and enlarged version of the Sa'ar 4.5-class. It plans to acquire four Saar 6-class corvettes and three Sa'ar 72-class corvettes. Israel is also developing marine artillery, including a gun capable of firing satellite-guided 155mm rounds between 75 and 120 kilometres.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gantdaily.com/2012/04/02/israel-navy-mulling-purchasing-south-korean-ships-built-by-hyundai/ |title=Israel Navy Mulling Purchasing South Korean Ships built by Hyundai |publisher=GantDaily.com |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=20 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724200000/http://gantdaily.com/2012/04/02/israel-navy-mulling-purchasing-south-korean-ships-built-by-hyundai/ |archive-date=24 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>