Israeli Gunmaker IWI Targets US Special Ops Contract

Breaking Defense: Israeli Weapons Industry (IWI) will offer its Negev light machinegun to US special operators, the 14-year-old company‘s first move into the American defense market.

IWI’s US division already sells weapons to the general public, including variants of the iconic Uzi machine pistol and the Tavor assault rifle. The Tavor’s compact “bullpup” design, which puts the trigger in front of the breech and ammunition magazine, is fiercely debated among those who shoot, but the distinctive look has made it a favorite in Hollywood, especially for bad guys.

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