The companies IWI and AIA will start production of Israeli small arms in the Netherlands.
On November 9, 2026, Israel Arms Industries and Intingen Artillery Arms signed an agreement for the licensed production of the Saar Arad 5 assault rifle in 5.56 mm caliber and the Negev UX light machine gun in 7.62 mm caliber.
Production was launched in Tilburg with a subsequent transfer to a larger site in Orisal. The products are intended for the European market and NATO partners.