IMI Systems, previously Israel Military Industries, also referred to as Ta'as (Hebrew: תע"ש מערכות ,התעשייה הצבאית), was an Israeli weapons manufacturer. The company manufactured weapons, munitions and military technology mainly for the Israeli security forces (especially Israel's army, the Israel Defense Forces or IDF).

IMI Systems Ltd.
Native name
Hebrew: תעש מערכות בע"מ
FormerlyIsrael Military Industries
Company typeState-owned enterprise
IndustryArms industry
Founded1933; 92 years ago (1933)
Defunct25 November 2018
FateAcquired by Elbit Systems
SuccessorElbit Systems Land
Israel Weapon Industries
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Yitzhak Aharonovich (Chairman)
Avi Felder (President and CEO)
ProductsWeapons, combat vehicles, munitions
OwnerGovernment of Israel
DivisionsFire Power Division
Maneuverability Division
Small Caliber Ammunition Division
SubsidiariesAshot Ashkelon Industries
IMI Trading
IMI Services
IMI Academy
Websitewww.imisystems.com

On 25 November 2018, Elbit Systems completed the acquisition of IMI Systems and renamed it to Elbit Systems Land.[1]

The historical logo of IMI Systems until January 2016

Small arms

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Manufacturing gun barrels in an IMI factory, 1955

Israel Weapon Industries' small arms offerings are notable, with numerous well identified product names and de facto 'brands'. Examples are the Uzi submachine gun and the IMI Galil assault rifle, and the Negev light machine gun. In addition, such offerings as the Jericho 941 semi-automatic pistol and Tavor assault rifle are globally recognized and marketed firearms.[2]

In the 1980s, an American firearms designer, Magnum Research, contracted IMI to re-design and manufacture a magnum caliber (.44 Magnum, .357 Magnum and .50 AE), resulting in the production of a semi-automatic pistol marketed as the Desert Eagle.[3]

In 2005, Israel Military Industries sold its Magen division (Small Arms Division) to Israeli privately owned holding company SK Group and renamed Israel Weapon Industries.[4]

Products

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Vehicles

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Rifles

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Machine guns/pistols

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Semi-automatic pistols

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Missiles and launchers

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Tank guns

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Bombs and grenades

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Cluster munition

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IMI produced, license-produced and exported cluster munition in the form of artillery projectiles, mortar bombs and rockets.[5][6]

Accessories

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Armor add-ons

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Metropolitan College of New York

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Israel Military Industries also has a partnership with the Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) in New York City. Metropolitan College of New York offers a classroom based Master's In Public Administration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. In addition, all students go to Israel for an intensive study abroad seminar covering Homeland Security and Anti-Terrorism topics with Israel's top security and military experts.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Elbit Systems Completes the Acquisition of IMI Systems". elbitsystems.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  2. ^ Fabian, Emanuel. "Israeli arms sales doubled in a decade, hit new record of $12.5 billion in 2022". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  3. ^ "Desert Eagle Pistol | MilitaryToday.com". www.militarytoday.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  4. ^ Fabian, Emanuel. "Israeli arms sales doubled in a decade, hit new record of $12.5 billion in 2022". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  5. ^ "Use, Production, Trade, and Stockpiling". Flooding South Lebanon: Israel’s Use of Cluster Munitions in Lebanon in July and August 2006 (Report). Human Rights Watch.
  6. ^ Yossi Melman (Nov 4, 2008). "Human Rights Watch Charges Georgia Used Defective Israeli-made Cluster Bombs". Haaretz.
  7. ^ "Emergency and Disaster Management Degree – Metropolitan College of New York". Archived from the original on 2006-09-03. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
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