IWI US Launches the ARAD 5 Rifle - Now Made in Tennessee
IWI US has officially launched the ARAD 5 in the American civilian market, manufactured at the company's new facility in Andersonville, Tennessee. The rifle was originally developed at the request of Israel's Tier 1 military and law enforcement units, and arrives stateside with a claimed track record of operational service.
The ARAD 5 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO with a 16" barrel, ships with a 30-round magazine, and carries an MSRP of $1,499.99.
The platform is built around a semi-monolithic upper receiver with IWI's patented CamLok barrel lock-up system, which secures a free-floated barrel assembly. The gas system is a two-position short-stroke piston, making it ready for suppressed and unsuppressed use straight from the box. The lower is M4-compatible, so controls and ergonomics will be immediately familiar to anyone coming from a standard AR platform.
At about 7.52 lbs unloaded with a 16" barrel, it sits in a reasonable weight range for a piston-driven rifle.
The Tennessee move is worth noting. IWI US has made a significant manufacturing investment in Andersonville, and the ARAD 5 is the first major product to come out of that expanded domestic operation. For buyers who prioritize American-made production, that adds something to the story beyond the rifle's specs.
"The IWI US ARAD 5 isn't just another M4-style rifle—it is yet another example of our commitment to those who demand more from their gear," said Jeremy Gresham, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IWI US.
Here are the main specifications of the ARAD 5:
- Model: ARAD 5 (Z15ARD516)
- UPC: 818004026526
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Magazine: 30rd
- Barrel Length: 16"
- Overall Length:
- OAL stock collapsed 31.875”
- OAL stock extended 35.375”
The ARAD 5 is available now through licensed dealers. Further details can be found here: https://iwi.us/firearms/arad-5-series/
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Interestingly, some IDF reservists were issued the full fat ARAD due to the shortage of M4's and they have complained about the performance of the ARAD, considering the M4 a better option. This was mentioned in the Jerusalem Post and other online sources.
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