About us
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), world leader in innovative small arm systems for over 80 years, designs and develops the weapons of choice for military, homeland security and commercial agencies worldwide.
The IWI product range and accessories are deployed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and other leading global organizations seeking technological innovation, manufacturing excellence and outstanding performance.
Technologically advanced engineering and testing
IWI’s products are renowned for their technologically advanced capabilities and battle-proven results in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable. All of IWI’s weapons are a product of ongoing interaction, field tests, situational functionality and modifications resulting from live combat demands. IWI’s weapons are combat-proven under adverse and extreme environmental conditions to provide unrivalled reliability. Firearms are designed and tested in close collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) through a joint Research & Development team.
Highly innovative weapons and cost-effective solutions
IWI’s focus on modern weapon designs never before conceived, yielded signature systems and legendary results. Weapons series range from; the TAVOR® Assault Rifles, three caliber X95® (Assault Rifle & SMG), NEGEV® Light Machine Guns, GALIL ACE® Assault Rifles and GALIL® SNIPER S.A. Rifle, DAN Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, the legendary UZ®I SMG in its latest evolution UZI® PRO, and JERICHO® pistols.
Compliance
IWI weapon systems are in compliance with the most stringent military (MIL-STD) and ISO 9000 standards applied by the IDF.
IWI US Subsidiary
IWI subsidiary’s success within the US government and commercial markets exceeded expectations. The TAVOR® SAR Rifle, already in its first year in the USA, has been selected by the American Rifleman Magazine with the Golden Bullseye Award as “Rifle of the Year” for 2014. The award is a global symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms. Read more about IWI US
A member of the SK Group
The SK Group incorporates premier defense and homeland security companies including Meprolight, VisionMap, Camero Tech, Israel Shipyards, and Uni-Scope Optical Systems. IWI customers seeking comprehensive operational solutions benefit strongly from the close synergy between all of the SK Group’s companies.
SK GROUP
SK Group represents some of the world’s top defense and homeland security enterprises in shipping, small weapons and optical systems.
The privately-held group owns a portfolio of companies spanning over 80 years of activity. Drawing on a culture of innovation and battle-proven solutions, the SK Group offers a track-record of technology, experience and partnership.
SK GROUP MEMBERS
The companies develop combat-proven technologies that grew out of Israel’s leading defense industry:
IWI – ISRAEL WEAPON INDUSTRIES (IWI) LTD.
Israel Weapons Industries, developer of the legendary UZI, GALIL and NEGEV is now setting new standards with the X95, TAVOR, ACE, JERICHO pistols and the GALIL SNIPER and the new DAN sniper rifle.
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ISRAEL SHIPYARDS LTD.
The first company in the Western world to introduce a fast attack missile boat continues to defend coastlines, operate Israel’s only private port, and provide a range of sea and land commercial and heavy industry products.
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MEPROLIGHT LTD.
Leads in optic, thermal, tritium, and laser products that can be critical force multipliers in complex, rapidly changing night and day scenarios.
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CAMERO-TECH LTD.
A pioneer and leader in Sense-Through-the-Wall solutions which are being integrated into modern armies for urban warfare.
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OSHIRA LTD.
A property and real estate developer of commercial and office centers and buildings at strategic locations in Israel.
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