Israel Weapon Industries to Supply IDF with NIS 67M NEGEV Machine Guns After Operational Success

IDF procures NIS 67 million of additional Negev machine guns following success in the Swords of Iron war - EDR Magazine

Kiryat Gat, 16 July 2025 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have procured NIS 67 million (approximately USD$20 million) worth of additional NEGEV light machine guns from IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), an SK Group company and global leader in small arms manufacturing, following the weapon’s operational success in the Swords of Iron War. click on image to enlarge Developed in close collaboration with the IDF, the Negev UX in 7.62mm, weighing just…

IDF place order for thousands more Negev UX light machine guns - European Security & Defence

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered NIS 67 million (EUR 17.18 million) worth of additional Negev light machine guns (LMGs) from Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), the company announced on 16 July 2025. IWI did not specify exactly how many Negev LMGs are being procured, although this figure is likely to be in the region […]

IDF procures NIS 67 million of additional NEGEV machine guns following success in the Swords of Iron War - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

The machine guns will be delivered to the IDF Ground Forces during 2026 and 2027 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have procured NIS 67 million (approximately USD$20 million) worth of additional NEGEV light machine guns from IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), an SK Group company following the weapon’s operational success in the Swords of Iron War. Developed in close collaboration with the IDF, the NEGEV UX in 7.62mm, weighing just 6.8kg delivers exce…

Israel Weapon Industries to supply IDF with NIS 67M NEGEV machine guns after operational success

Developed in close collaboration with the IDF, the 7.62mm NEGEV UX weighs only 6.8 kg and offers high firepower, accuracy and low recoil. Its semi-automatic mode and manoeuvrability were vital for rapid tactical operations and close-quarters combat in complex urban environments. The NEGEV UX is equipped with a long Picatinny rail for optics and accessories, a telescopic buttstock, M-LOK rail, and supports both semi- and full-automatic firing mod…