IWI - US
The story of IWI US begins in 1933
when Israel Military Industries (IMI)
Ltd. began firearms production in Israel under the British Mandate. In
the late 1950’s, IMI began collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces
(IDF) with the goal of developing the most technologically advanced
small arms systems based upon the demands of troops fighting in urban
areas and harsh environments. The unique combat conditions experienced
by the IDF required a new paradigm in firearms development. The results
included the most innovative and legendary firearm brands used by
militaries, law enforcement agencies and security personnel around the
world. First the UZI®, then the TAVOR®, X95®, NEGEV®, GALIL ACE® and
JERICHO®. In 2005, the Israeli government decided to spin off and
privatize the small arms division of IMI and Israel Weapon Industries
(IWI) Ltd. was born. IWI US, Inc. began operations in 2013 and brought
the first commercial versions of the Tavor SAR to the US market.
