The Namer Armored Personnel Carrier is the most heavily armored APC in the world, built from the legendary Merkava IV main battle tank. Designed to withstand RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and even artillery strikes, the Namer is a rolling fortress that keeps Israeli troops safe in the toughest combat zones.In this video, we take a deep dive into the history, firepower, protection, and combat performance of the Israeli Namer, including its upgraded IFV variant armed with a 30mm autocannon and Spike ATGMs. We’ll also explore real-world battlefield experiences, from Gaza to Lebanon, proving why the Namer is one of the most feared and respected armored vehicles in modern warfare.Namer (Hebrew: נמ”ר, pronounced [naˈmeʁ]; meaning “leopard,” and also a syllabic abbreviation of “Nagmash” (APC) and “Merkava”) is an Israeli armoured personnel carrier based on a Merkava Mark IV tank chassis. Namer was developed by and is being assembled by the Israeli Ordnance Corps. It has entered service in limited numbers with the Israel Defense Forces since the end of 2008. Due to budgetary constraints, the introduction of the Namer into the IDF has been slow, leaving the ground forces dependent on the M113 until 2027.