Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Israel's ARBEL: Smart Rifle to Drone Interceptor
Israel has created a smart rifle system called ARBEL.
It uses computers to help soldiers shoot more accurately by reducing human errors.
The system can also be used to shoot down small drones.
It is lightweight and can be added to existing rifles.
IWI, the company that made ARBEL, is talking to India about making it there.
This could help India defend against drone attacks from Pakistan.
The system makes soldiers more effective and uses less ammunition.
ARBEL is a computer-assisted rifle system developed by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) to improve accuracy and reduce human error.
The system can be integrated into AR-15-style rifles and light machine guns, using sensors and algorithms to optimize shooting.
ARBEL is being promoted as a short-range interceptor for small drones, using high-speed sensors and optimized shot timing.
Tests showed ARBEL achieved more than twice the number of hits on targets with shorter engagement time compared to traditional methods.
IWI is in discussions with Indian partners to produce ARBEL in India under the 'Make in India' initiative.
- Who
- Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
- What
- ARBEL, a computer-assisted rifle system
- When
- Developed over 9 years, currently in discussions for India
- Where
- Israel, potential production in India
- Why
- To improve accuracy, reduce human error, and act as an anti-drone interceptor
- Developer
- Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
- Technology
- Computer-assisted rifle system
- Primary Use
- Improving accuracy, reducing human error
- Secondary Use
- Anti-drone interceptor
- Weight
- 400g
- Compatibility
- AR-15-style rifles and light machine guns
- Development Time
- 9 years
- Potential Production
- Made in India under discussions