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Ari Arms Competes in the Ministry of Defense's Small Arms Tender

Ari Arms Ltd. (formerly known as A.N. Amir Technologies Ltd.) is a family-owned company established in 1986. The company has provided services to high-tech companies and the defense and aerospace industries in Israel and around the world.  Twelve years ago, it also began manufacturing small arms parts and now specializes in developing and producing AR-15 firearms in various calibers. The company primarily sells weapon parts to the U.S. market, and one of its clients is Sig Sauer, which supplies firearms to government entities worldwide and the U.S. military. The company has developed several models of small arms, including the OR-4 rifle, which is part of the AR-15 family and is fully compatible with the M16/M4 models. The OR-4 model has been sold by the company to several countries and is also the model submitted for the IDF tender, fully meeting the requirements of the IDF and the Ministry of Defense. Originally published on IsraelDefense website

Analysis | The Acceleration of Iran's Nuclear Program: An Unexpected Outcome of the October 7 Attack

On October 7, 2023, the world was shocked by Hamas's brutal attack on Israeli civilians. Beyond its immediate and tragic consequences, this event set off a chain of events with impacts felt far beyond the borders of Israel and Gaza. One of the most concerning, yet less discussed, outcomes is the potential for a significant acceleration of Iran's nuclear program. The Connection Between Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah To fully understand the situation, we must recognize the deep ties between Iran and the terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah. For years, Iran has provided financial, military, and ideological support to these groups, viewing them as tools to expand its regional influence and advance its objectives against Israel and the West. These terrorist organizations are closely linked to Iran's nuclear program, which has been under international scrutiny and pressure for a long time. Their role is to deter attacks on nuclear facilities as leverage against Israel and, ind...

Report: Lithuania Allocates Millions to Ukraine, Includes Israeli RADA Radars

Lithuania has announced the allocation of €35 million for the purchase of radars and mine-clearing equipment for Ukraine, along with plans to supply over 5,000 Lithuanian-made drones by the end of this fall. Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė announced at a press conference last Saturday. "In our meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, I informed him that Lithuania's latest military aid package will arrive in Ukraine at the beginning of September," Šimonytė said in a report by interfax.com.ua. "The package will include 10 short-range air defense systems, 30 anti-drone missiles, as well as additional equipment, weapons, and ammunition. Additionally, we are allocating €35 million for the purchase of radars and mine-clearing equipment." Šimonytė also stated that the Lithuanian government is committed to providing defensive and security assistance to Ukraine annually. "My government will not only fulfill this commitment but will exceed it....