IWI secures contract to supply Micro-TAVOR X95 assault rifles to Israel Defense Forces.

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), a global leader in the manufacturing of small arms for military, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities worldwide, announced on June 25, 2023, a new contract with the Israel Ministry of Defense. The agreement, signed with the Ministry's Department of Production and Procurement - Ground Weapons Division, involves the supply of thousands more Micro-TAVOR (X95) assault rifles to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) infantry brigades.
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The (X95) Micro-TAVORis an innovative weapon system that can be converted in minutes to 4 calibers 5.56x45mm, 9x19mm 5.45x39mm, and 300 BLK. (Picture source IWI)

IWI (Israel Weapon Industries) , a part of the SK Group, has been a trusted supplier for the IDF since Micro-TAVOR's induction into service in 2006. The weapon's bullpup configuration, characterized by an ergonomic and compact design with a long barrel, provides superior ballistics over other platforms.

The newly contracted 5.56x45mm caliber Micro-TAVOR assault rifles come with barrel lengths of 380mm and 419mm. These firearms are equipped with M-1913 Picatinny rails, which facilitate the attachment of critical accessories like sights, lights, and both visual and IR illuminators, making them ideal for contemporary warfare conditions.

This order follows IWI's previous contracts with the IDF, which included the supply of Negev light machine guns (LMG) and 40mm grenade launchers compatible with the Micro-TAVOR rifles.

Ronen Hamudot, Executive VP of Marketing and Sales of the SK Group expressed pride over the IDF's continued trust in IWI's advanced small arms solutions. He highlighted the long-standing and productive collaboration between IWI and the IDF, which manifests the Ministry of Defense's faith in SK Group's capabilities in the light weapons sector.

The innovative X95 Micro-TAVOR, developed in cooperation with the elite units of the IDF, can swiftly switch between 5.56x45mm, 9x19mm, 5.45x39mm, and 300 BLK calibers. This flexibility allows the same weapon platform to serve different operational scenarios effectively, saving on training time and spare parts.

Manufactured from durable impact-resistant polymer coupled with high-grade metals and alloys, the X95 is a robust yet lightweight weapon designed to withstand harsh combat environments. Proven in action by military and police entities worldwide, the X95 meets strict NATO standards for small arms, including environmental requirements.

Defense News June 2023