• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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 …

• 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

• 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 ...

• 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. ...

• 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

  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 ...