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News - iwi

  • Defence Notes

    Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa

    22nd August 2022

    Mozambican troops have successfully used Israeli-supplied MCTECH MC-Horizon counter-UAS systems to neutralise drones operated by Islamic State.

  • Land Warfare

    IWI launches Ace Sniper rifle

    6th April 2022

    The semi-automatic 7.62x51mm Ace Sniper rifle is already in operation, according to IWI parent company SK Group.

  • Land Warfare

    India to produce AK-203 rifles, but Ka-226Ts remain elusive

    7th December 2021

    Military cooperation between India and Russia shows few signs of waning owing to American political pressure.

  • Land Warfare

    IWI launches ACE-N 52 assault rifle

    13th October 2021

    IWI announces its new assault rifle in the ACE family, which is compatible with standard NATO ammunition.

  • Land Warfare

    Israel orders more Micro-Tavors

    13th September 2021

    New assault rifles for the IDF are intended to be distributed to soldiers in upcoming recruitment rounds.

  • Land Warfare

    IWI seeks buyers for new assault rifles

    22nd April 2020

    The Arad and Carmel assault rifles recently developed by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) are attracting interest abroad among militaries – especially in Asia – that …

  • Land Warfare

    India sees the light with Negev machine guns

    20th March 2020

    Delhi has signed an INR8.8 billion ($116.7 million) contract with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) for thousands of light machine guns, it was announced on 19 …

  • Land Warfare

    Israeli weapons manufacturer recalibrating for small arms future

    3rd October 2019

    Alongside detailing elements of its future business roadmap, Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) said that configuring its own weapon systems to a new 6.8mm, or even …

  • Land Warfare

    Insight: Will small arms ever reach Indian Army hands?

    26th January 2019

    It is quite incredible how much difficulty the Indian Army is having in obtaining new small arms to replace the likes of the INSAS assault …

  • Special Operations

    Ivorian SOF equipment showcased

    20th August 2018

    Ivorian Special Forces (SF) displayed new Toyota Land Cruiser tactical vehicles together with Cayman armored reconnaissance vehicles, BTR-70 armored personnel carriers (APC), and a single …

  • Land Warfare

    SHOT Show: FN details 7.62mm SCAR-SC development

    25th January 2018

    FN Herstal expects to offer a larger 7.62mm calibre version of its SCAR subcompact carbine (SC) by this summer. Speaking at this year’s SHOT Show …

  • Land Warfare

    SHOT Show 2018: IWI readies for Tavor 7 introduction

    24th January 2018

    Israel Weapon Industries is expected to offer its new 7.62mm bullpup-configured Tavor 7 to potential customers by early spring, officials have confirmed. Keeping in line …

  • Land Warfare

    D&S 2017: IWI launches two new weapons

    8th November 2017

    Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) debuted two new weapons for the international market at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok: the Tavor 7 bullpup assault rifle …

  • Special Operations

    Joint exercise reveals Côte d'Ivoire SF capabilities

    29th September 2017

    A joint training exercise undertaken with the French Special Forces (SF) at Abidjan on 22 September has provided insight into the capabilities of Republic of …

  • Land Warfare

    India reboots CQB rifle tender

    14th June 2017

    This month the Indian Army launched a supplementary RfI to obtain 44,000 much-needed 5.56mm close-quarter battle (CQB) carbines.These are intended to replace its retired Sterling 1A1 9mm …

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Pistols

    Jericho Pistol 941

    Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho Pistol 941 is available in 9mm, .40 S&W; and .45 ACP calibres and in standard, short ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Zion

    The IWI Zion is a variant of the M4 aimed at the commercial market by IWI. It can be fitted with either an 11.5in or 12.5in barrel ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Carmel

    The IWI Carmel assault rifle is a combat-proven weapon system, built to be durable, accurate and robust. To ensure maximum safety for the user, the ...

  • Individual grenade launchers

    Stand-Alone Grenade Launcher and UBGL

    The IWI 40 Stand-Alone Grenade Launcher is a single-shot 40x46mm grenade launcher ergonomically designed, available in two barrel lengths and compatible with low- and medium-velocity ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Arad

    The IWI Arad is a lightweight, multi-calibre assault rifle based on the AR-15 platform with two variants: 5.56x45mm and 300 BLK, in 9.5”, 11.5” and ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Tavor TS12

    IWI announced the release of the TAVOR TS12 12-gauge bullpup shotgun, the company's first shotgun model, just before SHOT 2018. The TS12 is semi-automatic, smoothbore and gas-operated ...

  • Sniper rifles

    Dan.338

    IWI launched the Dan.338, the first of a new family of bolt-action sniper rifles, at the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition. Chambered for .338 Lapua Mag ammunition, ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    X95 Flattop 330/419

    IWI's 5.56x45mm X95 rifle (also known as the Micro-Tavor) is a further development of its Tavor bullpup rifle family that entered into service in 2006. ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Galil ACE-N 52

    The ACE-N 52 rifle is the 7.62x51mm member of IWI’s modular ACE weapon family, based on the mechanism of the Galil assault rifle. Compatible with ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Galil ACE-N 21/22

    The ACE-N 21and 22 assault rifles/carbines are the 5.56x45mm members of IWI’s modular ACE weapon family, which is based on the mechanism of the Galil ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Tavor

    The Tavor 5.56x45mm bullpup rifle family was developed in cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The Tavor is produced in two models: standard TAR ...

  • Individual grenade launchers

    UBGL

    The IWI 40 Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher is a single-shot 40x46mm grenade launcher ergonomically designed, available in two barrel lengths and compatible with low- and medium-velocity ...

  • Submachine guns

    Uzi Pro

    The 9x19mm Uzi Pro, unveiled in 2010, is the newest member of the Uzi SMG family. IWI designed the Uzi Pro to be lighter, more ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    Galil ACE 31/32

    The ACE 31 and 32 rifles are the 7.62x39mm members of IWI’s modular ACE weapon family, based on the mechanism of the Galil assault rifle. ...

  • Pistols

    Masada

    The IWI MASADA is a 9mm polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol that features a low-profile barrel for reduced recoil and has ambidextrous controls and an ergonomic grip provided ...