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Land Warfare
Portugal clears way for small arms refresh
12th June 2017
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense has authorised the country’s army to acquire small arms and associated sights, equipment and services, through the NATO Support …
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Special Operations
Colombian Army activates new Special Forces Battalion
29th May 2017
The Colombian Army activated the Urban Special Forces (SF) Battalion N°7 in Medellin, Department of Antioquia, on May 17, in an effort to counter organised …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Pistol to grip South America
4th April 2017
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has showcased its polymer-frame Jericho pistol at LAAD 2017. The company sees this weapon as the next-generation of pistol for military …
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Special Operations
Cameroon's reconnaissance unit takes on Boko Haram
28th February 2017
Cameroon's elite Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) is again on the offensive with Operation Thunder 2 launching on 26 February in Nigeria, targeting Boko Haram positions.Hours …
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Land Warfare
India's new rifle opts for 7.62mm
13th December 2016
The Indian Army is rerunning a competition for a general assault rifle to replace the problematic Indian Small Arms System (INSAS). The specifications for the new …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: IWI introduces new assault rifle
13th June 2016
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has developed a military version of the X95 assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout calibre, the company announced from Eurosatory on …
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Defence Notes
US lifts Vietnam arms embargo
26th May 2016
The first order of business during US President Barack Obama’s state visit to Vietnam was to lift a long-standing arms embargo on lethal weapons on …
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Land Warfare
India’s assault rifle battle sizzles
6th May 2016
An RfP to replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56mm assault rifle for the Indian Army is caught in a bind. The Defence Research …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE 2016: Chilean Army to upgrade SIG rifles
1st April 2016
The Chilean Army (Ejercito de Chile) is planning a comprehensive upgrade of its 5.56mm SIG SG 540 and 7.62mm SIG SG 542-1 rifles, with a …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2016: Punj Lloyd offers artillery upgrades
30th March 2016
India’s artillery modernisation woes are legendary, with the army unable to induct new artillery pieces for many years. One solution is the upgrade of existing …
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Land Warfare
India fast-tracking replacement rifle
18th September 2015
India is fast-tracking development of the indigenous rifle for the Indian Army and paramilitary organisations. It is developing a 5.56x45mm Excalibur rifle to fill a …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2015: IWI unveil small arms management concept
15th April 2015
Small arms manufacturer Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) is unveiling a new weapon inventory management solution called eLog at this year’s LAAD exhibition in Rio de …
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Land Warfare
IWI launches new sight for TAVOR, X95 assault rifles
23rd September 2014
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has introduced a new foldable, detachable, stainless steel sight designed for the TAVOR and X95 families of assault rifles, the company …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: IWI contracted for Chilean rifle
28th March 2014
The Chilean Army has selected the ACE N-C 5.56mm x 45mm rifle from Israeli Weapons Industries (IW), Shephard has learned. Natan Hendler, VP of marketing …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: Companies wait decision on infantry weapons
9th February 2014
A decision on India’s Future Infantry Soldier as a System (F-INSAS) is close, according to industry representatives involved in the programme. A spokesman from Beretta …
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
