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The IDF will equip its troops with the new Tavor assault rifl
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| 7-24-02
Posted on 07/24/2002 6:12:03 AM PDT by SJackson
The IDF will equip its troops with the new Tavor assault rifle, manufactured by Israel Military Industries.
Globes' correspondent 23 July 2002
Hebrew daily "Yediot Ahronot" reports that the IDF will equip its troops with the new Tavor assault rifle, manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI), the IDF Army Headquarters decided yesterday. The decision will shortly be sent to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Moshe Yaalon for approval.
Most IDF troops currently use the obsolescent US M-16 or Israeli Galil rifle. The IDF decided a new, more advanced rifle was needed. The two alternatives were the Tavor and the M-4, an updated version of the short M-16. The advantage of the M-4 is it could be bought with US military aid.
Both rifles underwent extended testing in the past year. The Tavor was given to soldiers in the Givati infantry brigade, and the M-4 to the Nahal infantry brigade. Both rifles saw operational use in the fighting in the territories.
Yesterday, GOC Army Headquarters Maj.-Gen. Yiftah Ron Tal convened a meeting that decided that the Tavor will be the IDF's next rifle. The IDF will shortly open negotiations with IMI to finalize delivery details.
The Tavor is equipped with an Israeli-built integral reflex optical reflective sight. The rifle's rearward center of gravity provides easy aiming, including in the standing position. The rifle passed many firing tests, proving effective in difficult field conditions. Givati infantrymen, who have used the Tavor for months, have heaped praise on the new rifle, saying it was very comfortable, accurate and always reliable on the battlefield.
TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Israel
KEYWORDS: assaultrifle; banglist; israel
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posted on
07/24/2002 6:12:03 AM PDT
by
SJackson
To: SJackson
TAR-25 (Tavor Assault Rifle)
CTAR-25 (Commando Tavor Assault Rifle)
STAR-25 (Sharpshooter Tavor Assault Rifle)
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posted on
07/24/2002 6:18:46 AM PDT
by
Dallas
To: SJackson
Here is the picture. Another trendy but weird bullpup design. IMI built the Gallil, often considered the Cadillac of AK-47s. This means it may work better than the current Enfield bullpup, which has been plagued by problems from day one. The Styer AUG is probably the best of the bullpup designs currently in service.
To: SJackson
The IDF will equip its troops with the new Tavor assault rifle, manufactured by Israel Military Industries.Gee, where do you suppose they got the money for this?
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posted on
07/24/2002 6:25:16 AM PDT
by
Illbay
To: SJackson
The advantage of the M-4 is it could be bought with US military aid. Gotta love it.
Boonie Rat
MACV SOCOM, PhuBai/Hue '65-'66
To: Illbay
The advantage of the M-4 is it could be bought with US military aid.
Looks like you started typing as soon as you saw the story had something to do with Jews.
Andrew
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:09:30 AM PDT
by
Andy Ross
To: Andy Ross
No, as soon as it had something to do with the (U.S. subsidized) Israeli military.
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:32:04 AM PDT
by
Illbay
To: Illbay
Looks like we got our money's worth, in my opinion.
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:39:55 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
Oh? I wasn't aware that OUR military were receiving these rifles.
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:42:46 AM PDT
by
Illbay
To: Illbay
Yeah, but the bile overflowed so quickly that you failed to notice that US funds could only have been used for the American rifle.
Andrew
To: Illbay
Don't be dense. You think the technology won't be shared?
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:52:53 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: Andy Ross
This is as silly an argument as that of Congress' promising a "social security lockbox."
The money's all in one pile, dude.
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:57:01 AM PDT
by
Illbay
To: 1rudeboy
I think we can come up with our own technology. In fact, I'll bet if you look into it, the Israelis have manufactured this weapon with AMERICAN technology--possibly stolen.
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:57:52 AM PDT
by
Illbay
To: *bang_list
"SUBSIDIZE LOCAL INDUSTRY" Bump
Wait and see if anybody else buys this bullpup? Interesting....
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posted on
07/24/2002 7:58:51 AM PDT
by
xsrdx
To: Jack Black
IMI built the Gallil, often considered the Cadillac of AK-47s. The Galil is actually a hybridized AKM, it incorporates elements of Stoners AR15/AR180 also. The AK cadillac is probably the Valmet.
The AUG and French FAMAS, along with the SA80, are the only other bullpups adopted by major armies, of the three only the AUG has been successfully exported.
Interestingly I've heard little about this rifle in the small arms press, it's been developed quietly.
M4 MWS or SOPMOD is a more flexible choice but perhaps this rifle will be successful.
The IDF is generally intolerant of crap, apparently unlike the UK MOD.
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posted on
07/24/2002 8:09:01 AM PDT
by
xsrdx
To: Jack Black
Say -- that looks like my 'Harris bipod'....
To: Crowcreek
Yup, a Harris bipod on JB's pic, also looks like an ACOG scope or similar, not the issue reflex. Hmmm.
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posted on
07/24/2002 8:12:01 AM PDT
by
xsrdx
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To: Yehuda
Right, Yehuda, even if he doesn't think Israel has a right to defend herself, you would think the phrase "first line of defense" might have some meaning.
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