For years, the Israeli Tavor rifle was marketed as the rifle of the future, and many of the IDF's infantry fighters proudly carried it, enthusiastic about its convenience and its futuristic look.
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However, just 10 years after its integration into the Israeli army, the IDF will soon begin transitioning the infantry brigades that currently use the Tavor and micro-Tavor to the American M4, known as a "flat-top" rifle.
One of the IDF's infantry brigades is expected to receive the M4 rifle in the near future, followed by the others. The Israeli-made rifles will not be retired completely, rather will be transferred to the army's reserve brigades.
Simultaneously, the IDF is also beginning to prepare for the replacement of the hundreds of aging Hummers that have been in service for years. There are various alternatives on the table, including the possibility of acquiring cheaper Israeli-made vehicles.
