Friends!

I often emphasize that Ukraine should follow the example of Israel, particularly in the topics related to the national defense. When the enemy always watch along, you should always be on the alert. And also to have a new and ultra-moderd weapons. A have already told you about the Israeli drones and tanks, and today I want to tell you about the history of creating a fire-arm TAR-21, or "Tavor". It is just this day in 2004 it was accepted into service IDF.

By the way, there is a Ukrainian version of the rifle, entitled as "Fort 221". It’s production started back in 2009 at the "Fort" plant in Vinnytsia city, under the agreement with the Israeli company manufacturer. The weapon is produced partly from Israeli components and issued in military and civil versions. "Fort" produced by the order of special purpose units of the Security Service, the SVR, MIA and the Ukrainian army.

In 1993, IDF commanders decided to replace the old machine Galil to more modern American M16. But Israel Military Industries concern (now Israeli Weapons Industries), having learnt the needs of the Israeli army decided not to stand aside and start production of the fire-gun. Although the purchase of US weapons has already begun, the project was believed to be promising and it got support.

The riffle was named "Tabor" in honor of the eponymous mountain in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Old Testament. The main feature was that this automatic was brand new and wasn’t an upgrade of any other weapons.

Military testing of TAR-21 took place in the late 1990s and early 2000s. First sime faults were discovered, later the weapon was finalized and finally "Tabor" demonstrated its advantages of M16, it was convenient and aimed better. First, infantry brigade in the mouth "Hivati" was armed. Already in 2002 it began to be used in special operations, and for two years - was officially selected for the Israeli Defense Army.

Accordingly, the Israeli automatic displaced an American analog in the country. This is a great example if to solve the challenges faced by the country efficiently and professionally, one can not only help in protecting it, but also to build production. Ukrainians have to realize their potential and implement their ideas on modernizing weapons to help those who are fighting in Donbas. Together we are force!