Lithuanian Army seeking to procure new 7.62mm machine guns
Among the bidders for the tender is Israeli company IWI, manufacturer of the 'Negev' machine gun
Eyal Boguslavsky
| 22/08/2021
Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces
The Lithuanian government recently issued a tender for the supply of 3,000 7.62mm machine guns, worth 33.8 million euros, to the Lithuanian Army. Israel Defense has learned that among the competitors is Israeli company IWI, developer and manufacturer of the "Negev" machine gun in 5.56mm and 7.62mm caliber versions.
According to the tender, the machine guns, which are intended for infantry units, must have an effective range of no less than 1000m, a maximum weight of 10.5kg without magazines, and a length of no more than 110cm including accessories. The guns must also use 7.62mm caliber NATO standard ammunition via a drum capable of holding at least 100 rounds.
In addition to IWI, Belgium's FN Herstal and Germany's Heckler & Koch are bidding for the tender. One reason for the small number of competitors is said to be the inability of manufacturers, including some Bulgarian and Polish ones, to meet the minimum requirements.
Among the bidders for the tender is Israeli company IWI, manufacturer of the 'Negev' machine gun
Photo: Lithuanian Armed Forces
The Lithuanian government recently issued a tender for the supply of 3,000 7.62mm machine guns, worth 33.8 million euros, to the Lithuanian Army. Israel Defense has learned that among the competitors is Israeli company IWI, developer and manufacturer of the "Negev" machine gun in 5.56mm and 7.62mm caliber versions.
According to the tender, the machine guns, which are intended for infantry units, must have an effective range of no less than 1000m, a maximum weight of 10.5kg without magazines, and a length of no more than 110cm including accessories. The guns must also use 7.62mm caliber NATO standard ammunition via a drum capable of holding at least 100 rounds.
In addition to IWI, Belgium's FN Herstal and Germany's Heckler & Koch are bidding for the tender. One reason for the small number of competitors is said to be the inability of manufacturers, including some Bulgarian and Polish ones, to meet the minimum requirements.
