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The UZI Revamps

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From Israeli Defense http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=684

After 56 Years, Israel Weapons Industries Reveals the New Uzi

The new Uzi Pro is designed for special forces and para-military forces. “There is no technological breakthrough in the light weapons field, but the range of weapons answers every need that arises in battle,” says Uri Amit, CEO of Israel Weapons Industries (IWI)
After 56 Years, Israel Weapons Industries Reveals the New Uzi

Since the 1950s, the Uzi submachine gun has been one of the world’s most recognizable weapons. About two million units of the Uzi, manufactured by Israel Military Industries’ (IMI) Magen factory, have been sold around the world. The Micro Uzi, launched in 1990, is a shortened version of the popular gun, and has been used mainly by security and special forces units.

Now, after 21 years, the Uzi Pro, the latest version of the Uzi, is being introduced to the market. Owned by Israeli businessman Samy Katsav, IWI (established as a private company after the Magen factory privatization) developed the Uzi Pro. The Uzi Pro was unveiled at the London DSEi exhibit in September.