• 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 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

  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

  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 ...

• 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 ...