Israel Weapon Industries traces its roots to 1933, when it was established as part of Israel's defense infrastructure. The company gained international prominence in the 1950s with the creation of the Uzi submachine gun, a revolutionary design that would become one of the most iconic firearms in history. Over 10 million Uzi units have been produced, generating billions of dollars in revenue and establishing IWI as a major player in the global arms industry. Following the success of the Uzi, IWI continued to innovate, developing the Galil assault rifle, which became a standard weapon for numerous military forces worldwide. In 2005, a pivotal moment came when the Small Arms Division of Israel Military Industries was privatized and renamed Israel Weapon Industries, marking the company's transition to private ownership while maintaining its commitment to excellence. Under the ownership of Samy Katsav's SK Group, IWI expanded its product portfolio to include the Tavor family of assault rifles, the Jericho pistol series, the Negev light machine gun, and the DAN .338 sniper rifle. The company established IWI US in the United States to serve governmental and commercial markets, achieving significant success with the Tavor SAR winning American Rifleman Magazine's Golden Bullseye Award as Rifle of the Year in its first year on the market. Today, IWI operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Israel and the United States, with plans for continued expansion. The company's vision remains focused on developing innovative, battle-tested firearms that meet the demanding requirements of military and law enforcement professionals worldwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.