Indian Army's new 7.62x51 mm IWI Negev LMG.

[vampyrbladez]

Defence Ministry: Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence has signed the capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries for procurement of 16,479 Light Machine Guns at Rs 880 crores


Defence Ministry: The contracted Negev 7.62X51 mm LMG is a combat-proven weapon and currently used by several countries around the globe. This LMG will greatly enhance the lethality and range of a soldier vis-a-vis the presently used weapon.

 

[vampyrbladez]

IWI Negev NG7 LMG Technical Data

 

[vampyrbladez]

The NEGEV NG7 SF Light Machine Gun is an advanced compact and lightweight machine gun in caliber 7.62X51mm that has been deployed in conflict zones around the world. Battle proven by the IDF as well as multiple militaries and LE agencies in countries across the globe, the NG7 SF is extremely reliable under adverse environmental conditions such as mud, dirt, sand, rain and snow. This is the finest, lightest, most reliable LMG in the world!

Main features of the NG7 LMG SF:

• Unique semi-auto firing mode that enables accurate and controlled fire for CQB plus full-auto capability for maximum fire power.
• Gas regulator for rate of fire adjustment.
• Cold hammer forged CrMoV chrome lined quick change barrel.
• Uses standard NATO magazines, drum and belt-fed.
• Incorporates four safety mechanisms that minimize the chances of uncontrolled fire.
• Adjustable tritium sights are standard.
• Included 45 degree assault handle allows for exceptional control while firing with a belt fed drum or magazine.
• Extremely robust steel folding bi-pod.
• Side-folding buttstock on both NG7 models with adjustable length and adjustable comb on the NG7 LMF SF.
• Picatinny top rail welded to the receiver, not the loading gate, provides continuous and repeatable “Zero” with your choice of optics.
• Quick dismantling in the field for routine maintenance.
• True OTB (over-the-beach) capability.

https://iwi.us/product/negev-ng7-sf/

 

[SD008]

5.4 lacs for a single gun????
Isn't it a bit costly.

 

[vampyrbladez]

5.4 lacs for a single gun????
Isn't it a bit costly.

This is a fast track purchase for the LMG requirements of front-line units. Earlier the Negev 7 had emerged as L1 in the previous tender but was scrapped, possibly due to IWI not being a private company.

Indian MoD Cancelled Tender for Light Machine Guns

The contract was scrapped after Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) emerged as the sole vendor with its Negev NG7 model, after beating the LMG fielded by Bulgaria in user trials

https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/30974


Eyeing India, Uzi Manufacturer Holding Company Guns for IPO

Uzi manufacturer IWI is a subsidiary of defense holding company SK Group, which is aiming for a $560 million pre-IPO valuation.

https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3724892,00.html


Adani buys unit in Gwalior to enter small arms business

By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | Updated: Jan 08, 2020, 08.18 PM IST

The Adani Group has entered the small arms business with the acquisition of a facility in Gwalior that will produce machine guns, carbines and other weapons for the local and export markets.

The acquisition – through a joint venture in which Israeli manufacturer IWI holds a 49% stake – will help the group acquire capabilities ranging from UAVs to helicopter systems to major aero structures.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...-small-arms-business/articleshow/73147568.cms

The main cost issue with the Negev 7 is weight and spare barrels. Comes out to $6000 per LMG, compared to $990 per SIG 716i (DI), $1150 per CAR 816 (SSP) and $1100 per AK - 203/Indian Variant (LSP).

 

[Johny_Baba]

Congratulations !

BTW technical data of NG7 posted here is incorrect at a point,that is it doesn't have "dual feeding" feature on it i.e. being able to feed from both belt and magazine - 5.56 NATO version of Negev has it as shown here

Negev 5.56 NATO machine gun in belt fed configuration,used by IA personnel (belt consisting disintregrated links between rounds is housed inside that "pouch" that is fitted on magazine well of the machine gun)

Negev machine gun in 5.56 NATO,being fed with a STANAG pattern magazine via that mag well adapter on it

^Such configuration is not there on 7.62 NATO NG-7 version of the gun and it can only feed from disintergrating link belts.

 

[WolfPack86]

BREAKING: India signs Rs 880 crore deal with Israel's IWI for 16,479 NEGEV 7.62x51mm light machine guns.

 

[WolfPack86]

TOP STORY: Indian Army orders over 16,000 new-gen Israeli Negev light machineguns

 

[AVERAGE INDIAN]

NEGEV full auto / 3 round burst / single shot

 

[Hari Sud]

Can somebody draw a comparative chart to show greater virtues of Negev LMG.

 

[Tuco]

So now what happens to OFB LMG?

 

[Hari Sud]

So now what happens to OFB LMG?

Probably did not make the cut.........

 

[Hari Sud]

I am going to pose a combat question about this light machine gun?

What is the difference between a soldier carrying a Sig rifle and firing a soldier firing Negev LMG except the LMG soldier has a large volume of ammunition.

 

[Aniruddha Mulay]

I am going to pose a combat question about this light machine gun?

What is the difference between a soldier carrying a Sig rifle and firing a soldier firing Negev LMG except the LMG soldier has a large volume of ammunition.

Well it is like comparing oranges and apples, Negev is an LMG and Sig 716 is a DMR.
Negev weighs 7.95 kg(gun only) and Sig 716 weighs 4.3 kg.
Negev due to its higher weight has way lesser recoil compared to 716.
Another thing is that Negev in most use cases would be fired in laying down position whereas Sig 716 would be fired in upright position.
As per the Sig website, Sig 716 Patrol G2 fires in semi-auto mode and not full-auto.
Also the range of Negev is 1200m compared to 716's 800m.
To conclude,
For precision kills, Sig 716 is way to go.
For all-out bloodbath and massacre, Negev is your choice.

 

[Hari Sud]

Well it is like comparing oranges and apples, Negev is an LMG and Sig 716 is a DMR.
Negev weighs 7.95 kg(gun only) and Sig 716 weighs 4.3 kg.
Negev due to its higher weight has way lesser recoil compared to 716.
Another thing is that Negev in most use cases would be fired in laying down position whereas Sig 716 would be fired in upright position.
As per the Sig website, Sig 716 Patrol G2 fires in semi-auto mode and not full-auto.
Also the range of Negev is 1200m compared to 716's 800m.
To conclude,
For precision kills, Sig 716 is way to go.
For all-out bloodbath and massacre, Negev is your choice.

Thanks, a few of your points are invalid but others are useful.

 

[vampyrbladez]

Well it is like comparing oranges and apples, Negev is an LMG and Sig 716 is a DMR.
Negev weighs 7.95 kg(gun only) and Sig 716 weighs 4.3 kg.
Negev due to its higher weight has way lesser recoil compared to 716.
Another thing is that Negev in most use cases would be fired in laying down position whereas Sig 716 would be fired in upright position.
As per the Sig website, Sig 716 Patrol G2 fires in semi-auto mode and not full-auto.
Also the range of Negev is 1200m compared to 716's 800m.
To conclude,
For precision kills, Sig 716 is way to go.
For all-out bloodbath and massacre, Negev is your choice.

Sig 716i is DI and particularly for full auto using 7.62x51 to reduce recoil and make it more accurate.

Negev N7 can be used like a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon).

 

[vampyrbladez]

Some big updates to be noted.

While IWI will produce all or most of the weapons, the facility in Malanpur near Gwalior could potentially produce some of the LMGs for the Indian Army, with deliveries likely by late this year or early next.

The LMG requirement has meandered for years. Deliveries of the new Negevs are expected from the end of this year.

https://www.livefistdefence.com/202...rs-16000-israeli-negev-light-machineguns.html

 

[JBH22]

Any idea what will be the composition of typical Indian army section?
What weapons?

 

[Alligator]

Any idea what will be the composition of typical Indian army section?
What weapons?

Each army section of 10 men is divided into assault(7) & support (3) groups
Assault group is equipped with ar while 1 out of the 3 members in the support group is equipped with lmg , the other 2 members of the support group are equipped with smg

 

[vampyrbladez]

Each army section of 10 men is divided into assault(7) & support (3) groups
Assault group is equipped with ar while 1 out of the 3 members in the support group is equipped with lmg , the other 2 members of the support group are equipped with smg

So effectively -

1) 7 x Sig 716i + 1 x NG7 + 2 x CAR 816

2) 7 x AK 203 + 1 x OFB GPMG (?) + 2 x CAR 816