Argentina Buys Israeli Arad Rifles to Modernize Military
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Argentina's Ministry of Defense has purchased approximately 1,600 Israeli Arad-5 and Arad-7 assault rifles to modernize its armed forces, replacing 66-year-old FAL rifles. The initial delivery of 250 rifles, including Meprolight M5 sights, went to the elite Patricios Regiment. The deal, valued and timed confidentially, aligns Argentina with NATO standards and highlights the global demand for IWI products.
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- Argentina's Ministry of Defense purchased 1,600 Israeli Arad-5 and Arad-7 assault rifles.
- The initial delivery of 250 rifles went to the elite Patricios Infantry Regiment in Buenos Aires.
- The new rifles will replace the FAL rifles, which have been in service for 66 years.
- The rifles are equipped with advanced Israeli Meprolight M5 red dot sights.
- The deal aims to align the Argentine army with NATO ammunition standards.
- Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) is the manufacturer of the Arad rifles.
Argentina's Ministry of Defense has purchased advanced Israeli assault rifles to re-equip its armed forces, with the elite Patricios Infantry Regiment in Buenos Aires being the first to receive the new weapons. The initial delivery included 250 rifles, comprising the compact Arad-5 and the more powerful Arad-7 sniper variants. This significant intergovernmental agreement between Israel and Argentina plans for the supply of approximately 1,600 rifles in total. The total value of the defense contract and the specific timelines for subsequent deliveries have not been disclosed due to security reasons.
The acquisition is part of a broader rearmament effort in Argentina aimed at gradually replacing the FAL rifles, which have been in service for 66 years. The Arad rifles were selected by the Argentine Ministry of Defense over competing products from other manufacturers. The new weapons are being supplied with advanced Israeli Meprolight M5 red dot sights to enhance shooting accuracy. Experts note that this contract aligns the Argentine army with NATO ammunition standards.
The Arad-5 and Arad-7 are modern modular rifles developed by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), based on the AR-15 and AR-10 platforms respectively, and utilize a short-stroke gas piston system for reliability in extreme conditions. IWI states that the main components are designed for at least 20,000 rounds. The manufacturer highlights the Arad's reliability, accuracy, and modularity as ideal for military and police use. The Meprolight M5 sight uses LED technology and can operate for thousands of hours on a single AA battery, featuring adjustable brightness for various lighting conditions and compatibility with night vision devices. IWI is part of the SK Group Israel Defense holding and is a primary supplier of small arms for the IDF and Israeli police, also producing Tavor rifles and Negev machine guns. IWI products are in high demand globally and are used by military and law enforcement agencies in numerous countries.
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