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==Export==
In May 2012, Israel offered procurement of Merkava IV tanks to [[Colombia]]. The sale would include 25 to 40 tanks, as well as a number of [[Namer]] APCs. With the threat of the expanding [[National Armed Forces of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela|Venezuelan military]], it would strengthen Colombian armored forces against Venezuelan [[T-72]] tanks.<ref>[http://www.armyrecognition.com/may_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry_uk/israel_has_offered_the_procurement_of_main_battle_tank_merkava_iv_and_namer_apc_to_colombia_2405122.html Israel offers Merkava tanks to Colombia] - Army Recognition, May 24, 2012</ref>
In July 2013, Israel began a program called ''Teuza'' (boldness) for the purpose of turning some military bases into sales lots for obsolete IDF equipment. Older models that are not suited for Israel's modern high-tech forces will be sold off, or sold for scrap if there are no buyers. Merkava Mark I and II tanks are among those being offered. Main buyers are expected from Latin American, Asian, and African countries.<ref>[http://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2013_news_defence_security_industry_military/israeli_army_is_planning_to_sell_second-hands_merkava_main_battle_tanks_f-16_fighter_aircraft_160713.html Israeli army is planning to sell second-hands Merkava main battle tanks and F-16 fighter aircraft] - Armyrecognition.com, 16 July 2013</ref>
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