Israel Weapon Industries delivers anti-drone rifle system to Thailand

(Oct. 22, 2026/ JNS)

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has actually provided its ARBEL Anti-Drone System (ADS)to Thailand’s Ministry of Defense. The system is released and now functional in Thailand’s military, the business reported on Thursday.

The ARBEL ADS is an electronic fire control system developed to enhance precision. When the shooter shoots, the preliminary fires as in a basic rifle. While the trigger stays pulled, the system manages the fire cadence at an optimum rate. This gets rid of the requirement for the controller to run the trigger, enabling the shooter to concentrate on target tracking and intending.

In drone interception circumstances, where targets are little, fast-moving, and maneuver unexpectedly at a range, ARBEL ADS automates follow-up shots to make it possible for precise engagements.

ARBEL ADS does not need external devices or re-training. It’s fitted onto a soldier’s existing weapon, letting soldiers utilize familiar weapons with basic 5.56 mm ammo. They do not require to find out a brand-new platform and the system is optics-agnostic and suitable with a vast array of sighting systems.

“Small tactical drones have actually ended up being a direct and growing danger to soldiers on the battleground. We established the ARBEL ADS to provide soldiers an efficient ways of safeguarding themselves versus this progressing risk, while supplying militaries with a crucial tactical benefit in a progressively intricate battlespace,” stated SK Group’s Vice Chairman Ronen Hamudot.

IWI provides 2 alternatives for the ARBEL ADS: 1) a total IWI-manufactured rifle or 2) set up in a consumer’s existing weapon. Thailand’s defense ministry picked the latter. IWI just changed the rifle’s lower receiver with the ARBEL ADS.

Thailand military authorities remain in conversations with IWI about an extra order for its ARBEL Anti-Drone Systems.

Throughout Southeast Asia, a number of nations are at numerous phases of acquiring the ARBEL ADS, with extra releases anticipated in the coming months, the business reported.

“We see increasing need throughout the area for options that can assist soldiers satisfy difficulty,” stated SK Group Vice President Doron Korol.

IWI belongs to the SK Group, the primary provider to the Israeli Army and Israeli Police. Its items are utilized by military, police and unique forces in over 60 nations.