Tilburg Arms Manufacturer Buys Rights to Israeli Weapon Designs - DutchNews.nl
- On Monday, Israel Weapon Industries and Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments announced plans to manufacture ARAD 5 rifles and NEGEV UX systems in the Netherlands, combining Israeli defense technology with Dutch industrial capacity.
- IWI, the main supplier for the Israeli Army and Israel Police, will provide manufacturing know-how and technical expertise, while AIA establishes the Dutch manufacturing operation and infrastructure to support products.
- Production will occur in phases, starting with assembly at Tilburg before transitioning to partial and eventually full domestic production, AIA CEO Gerard Zondervan said, emphasizing that a strong industrial base remains fundamental to national security.
- The agreement was announced a day after 200,000 people gathered in Amsterdam for 'red line' demonstrations, where thirteen organizations including Oxfam Novib and Amnesty International demanded stronger government action regarding alleged war crimes against Palestinians.
- SK Group Vice Chairman Ronen Hamudot said, "We see this cooperation as an opportunity," to deliver proven weapon platforms long-term, though the companies disclosed no specific investment figures or timeframes.
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Dutch defense contractor AIA strikes deal with Israeli weapons maker to produce weapons
Dutch defense contractor Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AIA) announced plans to manufacture firearms developed by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), which manufactures the Uzi submachine gun. The Tilburg-headquartered firm, AIA, will manufacture IWI’s Arad 5 infantry rifle and the Negev UX light machine gun, the two companies confirmed on Monday.
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The Tilburg-based company Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments (AIA) will manufacture firearms from the Israeli manufacturer IWI. AIA is building a new factory for an assault rifle and a light machine gun from IWI.
Israeli defense giant IWI, Dutch defense company sign Netherlands-based arms production deal
The planned cooperation between the two defense companies is expected to create the foundation for long-term domestic production, technical expertise, and lifecycle support in the Netherlands.
The rifles are intended for the European market and for NATO partners.
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