IMI to Release New Non-Lethal and Intelligence Configurations of its Unique Air Burst Ammunition, Expanding the Applications of IMI's Widely Deployed Ammunition for Urban Warfare and the Digital Battlefield
Ramat Hasharon, Israel, June 14, 2010 - Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI)
A powerful force multiplier in urban warfare, Air Burst Ammunition – MPRS (Multi-Purpose Rifle System) – from Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI) is the result of intensive cooperation with the IDF, incorporating first-hand experience gained in fighting terrorists in densely populated areas. Two new configurations which will further enhance capabilities on urban and digital battlefields are due to be released this summer.
“Around the Corner, Within a Window” Fighting with Minimum Exposure/Maximum Lethality, Mobility and Survivability
IMI’s unique Air Burst Ammunition is designed for assault rifles such as the IDF’s Tavor, as well as other assault rifles, including M4, SA80, FAMAS and others, which can serve as part of integrated soldier systems.
The IMI Air Burst Ammunition can be used in rifle grenades, a 40mm grenade for M203/AG-36 and other grenade launchers, as well as in non-lethal and intelligence applications. In the rifle grenade and 40 mm grenade versions, Air Burst Ammunition meets operational demands for optimum lethality, mobility and survivability, along with improved orientation capabilities – the factors that are critical in dynamic urban warfare scenarios. It supports specific objectives: to allow firing with both eyes open, in day and night scenarios, with lightweight, easy to operate rifles.
User-Friendly and Easy to Operate
The IMI armament is easy to fire. A soldier selects the mode of action - air burst, time delay, point detonation – based on the type of target, measures the range, feeds the data into the armament, aims precisely at the target and shoots.
High Momentum Firing for Increased Range
In an integrated soldier weapon system, much of the intelligence is gathered by a sight assembly which is added to the weapon to replace existing sights. A controller on the clip allows the user to operate the system, without having to interrupt the weapon’s operation. A communications unit handles the interface between the sight and the armament, allowing operational data to be broadcast. The recoil absorption mechanism is designed in order to support high-momentum firing to increase maximum range.
About IMI:
Israel Military Industries (IMI) is located in Ramat Hasharon, Israel and provides a broad range of vehicle protection system solutions. IMI is a diversified, high-technology company specializing in the development, manufacturing and deployment of a wide range of state-of-the-art combat-ready solutions. More information about IMI can be found at www.imi-israel.com
For more information please contact:
Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI)
P.O.B. 1044 Ramat Hasharon 47100 Israel
Tel: 972-3-5486492 Fax: 972-3-5485365
Web Site: www.imi-israel.com
E-mail: latovitz@imi-israel.com
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