IMI Systems

IMI Systems, previously Israel Military Industries, also referred to as Ta'as, 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).
On 25 November 2018, Elbit Systems completed the acquisition of IMI Systems and renamed it to Elbit Systems Land.
Small arms
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.
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.
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.
Other products
IMI has dedicated factories manufacturing ammunition for firearms, artillery (both explosive rounds and rockets), tanks and air-to-ground (both stand-off and direct attack). Many of its products are standard NATO-compatible, but IMI also produces eastern bloc-caliber munitions.
Besides small arms, the IMI also produces heavy weapons. IMI engages in many upgrade projects for military vehicles (tanks, APCs and other armoured fighting vehicles). Upgrade components include firepower, survivability and maneuverability.
IMI also produces a wide range of defensive products such as vehicle add-on armor packages, landmine clearing systems, and reconnaissance systems and bridges. It also produces aircraft countermeasures, such as flares, decoys and electronic countermeasures control systems, some of which IMI now offers also for land- and sea-based platforms.
Products
Vehicles
Wildcat APC MRAP
COMBATGUARD an armored combat vehicle
Rifles
Romat
Galil ACE
Galil
Tavor
Tavor X95
IWI Arad
Machine guns/pistols
Negev
Uzi
Semi-automatic pistols
Jericho 941
SP-21 Barak
IMI Desert Eagle
Missiles and launchers
MAPATS
Delilah
MARS
MAR-290
LAR-160
Romach
ACCULAR
EXTRA
Predator Hawk
MSOV
Tank guns
IMI 120 mm gun – Tank Gun
Bombs and grenades
FASTLIGHT
MPR500
Refaim bullet-trap rifle-grenade
Cluster munition
IMI produced, license-produced and exported cluster munition in the form of artillery projectiles, mortar bombs and rockets.
Accessories
CornerShot and related attachments
Armor add-ons
Armor plating coat
Explosive reactive armour
Tractor protection kit (TPK) for Caterpillar D7
Armor kit for Caterpillar D9 bulldozer (L\N)
Iron Fist active protection system - Active protection system (APS)
Security training
IMI also provides military training to the Israeli citizens. IMI contracts its services to outside countries that need security and military training. The clients come to IMI in Israel for months of security and V.I.P. training.
Metropolitan College of New York
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.
See also
Israel Weapon Industries
Ashot Ashkelon
Military equipment of Israel
References
External links
Israeli Weapons Industry (formerly IMI small arms division)
How a fake kibbutz was built to hide a bullet factory - Early days in IMI's history
Firearm manufacturers of Israel
Defense companies of Israel
Formerly government-owned companies of Israel