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Israel Completes $31 Million Rollout of Rifles to Civilian Security Teams
Israel completes $31 million rollout of ARAD rifles to civilian security teams, enhancing community-level security and operational readiness with domestically.
Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Defense Ministry and military completed the distribution of thousands of domestically produced ARAD rifles to civilian rapid response teams nationwide, concluding a $31 million procurement program aimed at strengthening community-level security and operational readiness.
The rifles, manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries, are part of a broader effort to standardize equipment and rely on local defense production.
