India is moving towards adopting the world’s first computerized rifle technology. Indian agencies have started talks with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), a well-known Israeli arms manufacturing company. This technology claims that it will take the firing power, accuracy and decision-making ability of soldiers during war to a new level.
What is Arbel Computerized Weapon System?
The Arbel system, developed by IWI, is considered the world’s first fully computerized fire-control system. It uses advanced sensors, real-time ballistic calculations and smart target-acquisition technology to enable soldiers to achieve greater accuracy in any difficult situation. The advanced MEMS algorithm reads the weapon’s movement, trigger status and tactical situation in microseconds, and generates the best firing solution for the soldier. Most importantly, after pulling the trigger, the system will fire the next bullet only when the probability of a hit is highest.
Can be used in any small arms
The Arbel can be integrated into any small arms platform. It does not require any special optical modules to function, making the system even more flexible and suitable for large-scale use.
Strong relations between IWI and India
The Indian Army and security forces have adopted several IWI weapons over the years, including the Tavor TAR-21, IWI X95 assault rifle, Galil series sniper rifles and the Negev NG-7 light machine gun. Recently, thousands of Negev LMGs have also been purchased for the Indian Army. IWI CEO Shuki Schwartz said that the partnership with India has continuously strengthened over the last two decades. He expressed pride in being an early partner in the Make in India initiative and said that the company has also started manufacturing barrels in India.
Preparation for deep technological partnership
IWI says it is ready to provide more advanced technological support as per India’s needs and future contracts. The company believes that the Indian market is growing rapidly and the opportunities for collaboration and expansion will be even stronger in the future. These interactions are likely to take the Indian Army’s modern warfare capabilities into a new era.