Israeli defence firm says it plans to supply first batch of LMGs to India early next year

Key Points

1. Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) to supply 40,000 Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to India starting early next year.
2. IWI is in the final stages of signing a contract to supply nearly 170,000 new-age carbines to India.
3. Bharat Forge will supply 60% of the Close Quarters Battle (CQB) carbines.
4. PLR Systems, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, will deliver 40% (170,000 units) of the CQB carbines.
5. IWI is in early talks with India about integrating Arbel technology, a computerised weapon system.
6. PLR Systems will handle the co-production of Arbel systems locally in India.
7. IWI is collaborating with India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to market their products.
8. The LMG supply contract is for five years.