The development of the new assault rifle, that should eventually replace in service the ageing M16A1, CAR-15 and IMI Galil assault rifles, began in Israel in the 1991. The new rifle was developed by the Israel Military Industries (IMI, now privatized as IWI - Israeli Weapons Industries Ltd) company, in close cooperation with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This new rifle received the name of "Tavor" and the designation of TAR-21 (Tavor Assault Rifle, for 21st century). The new rifle first appeared on public in the 1998, and it had been tested by the IDF during 1999-2002. Initial issue of Tavor rifles to IDF showed some teething problems, but by now the Tavor is already in widespread use by IDF, and it seems that many earlier problems are worked out. It is also in limited use with Special Operation forces of India and Georgia. #20080714 #39 #45 #556 #51 #762 #ak47 #armalight #ARMY #Assaultrifle #Barrett #Beretta #Colt #FN #g3 #g36mtar #gewehr #HK #m14 #m16 #m4 #m9 #machinegun #MARINES #MG #NAVY #pistol #SAS #SAW #scar #SEAL #SMG #sniper #SOCOM #submachinegun #SWAT #tavor #TEACAKE #USMC #uzi
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