In the late 1940s, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel, Major Uziel “Uzi” Gal began the development of a revolutionary submachine gun (SMG). Introduced to the Israel Defense Forces ...

Firearms manufacturer Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI) is best known as the creator of the Uzi, a compact submachine gun designed for urban and close-quarters use. Enshrined in popular culture through ...

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JERUSALEM -- Israel's military is phasing out the legendary Uzi submachine gun, calling it antiquated and replacing it with more sophisticated, electronics-outfitted weaponry, an army spokesman said ...