Colombia manufactures first rifles to replace Israeli weapons
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After halting arms purchases from Israel and, more recently, from the United States, Colombia unveiled its first assault rifle, designed and manufactured entirely within the country. It is set to replace the Israeli IWI Galil, which was being assembled in Colombia since the 1990s.
Breakdown
- Colombia has produced its first domestically designed and manufactured battle rifle. 12s
- The new rifle, named the Miranda, aims to supply both national and international markets. 22s
- Colombia previously relied on Israeli-designed Galil rifles but ended ties with Israel over the Gaza conflict. 52s
- The United States also halted arms contracts with Colombia after policy changes. 1m 8s
- Officials plan to produce 400,000 Miranda rifles over the next five years. 1m 37s