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Native name | Hebrew:תעש מערכות בע"מ |
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| Formerly | Israel Military Industries |
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
| Industry | Arms industry |
| Founded | 1933; 93 years ago (1933) |
| Defunct | 25 November 2018 |
| Fate | Acquired byElbit Systems |
| Successor | Elbit Systems Land Israel Weapon Industries |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Yitzhak Aharonovich (Chairman) Avi Felder (President andCEO) |
| Products | Weapons,combat vehicles,munitions |
| Owner | Government of Israel |
| Divisions | Fire Power Division Maneuverability Division Small Caliber Ammunition Division |
| Subsidiaries | Ashot Ashkelon Industries IMI Trading IMI Services IMI Academy |
| Website | www.imisystems.com |
IMI Systems, previouslyIsrael Military Industries, also referred to asTa'as (Hebrew:תע"ש מערכות ,התעשייה הצבאית), was an Israeliweapons manufacturer. The company manufactured weapons, munitions and military technology mainly for theIsraeli security forces (especially Israel's army, theIsrael Defense Forces or IDF).
On 25 November 2018,Elbit Systems completed the acquisition of IMI Systems and renamed it to Elbit Systems Land.[1]
Israel Weapon Industries' small arms offerings are notable, with numerous well identified product names and de facto 'brands'. Examples are theUzi submachine gun and the IMIGalilassault rifle, and theNegevlight machine gun. In addition, such offerings as theJericho 941 semi-automaticpistol andTavor 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 magnumcaliber (.44 Magnum,.357 Magnum and.50 AE), resulting in the production of a semi-automatic pistol marketed as theDesert Eagle.[3]
In 2005, Israel Military Industries sold its Magen division (Small Arms Division) to Israeli privately owned holding company SK Group and renamedIsrael Weapon Industries.[4]
IMI produced, license-produced and exportedcluster munition in the form of artillery projectiles, mortar bombs and rockets.[5][6]
Israel Military Industries also has a partnership with theMetropolitan 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]
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