Israel Weapon Industries Ltd. (IWI)
Organization / Privately held
Fact box:
- HQ: Ramat HaSharon, Israel
- Ownership: SK Group (S.K. Group, controlled by Samy Katsav family); previously state-owned through 2005
- Sector: Small arms manufacturing
Israel Weapon Industries operates as the major Israeli small arms manufacturer. The company's product portfolio includes Tavor and X95 assault rifles, Negev light machine guns, Uzi submachine guns (the historical product), and the broader small arms portfolio.
The company was privatized from state ownership in 2005 and operates under private ownership. International export activity through SIBAT licensing extends to multiple international military, police, and security customers.
Coverage in The Olam:
/defense/uae-defense-acquisitions//glossary/sibat/