Recently, a delegation from the Argentine Ministry of Defense visited Israel to examine the rifle and the acquisition possibilities
The Argentine Ministry of Defense is currently considering the purchase of Arad 7 assault rifles from the Israeli company IWI, as a replacement for the outdated FAL rifles. According to the Spanish-language military website Zona Militar, a delegation from Argentina's Ministry of Defense recently visited Israel to assess the rifle's performance and explore acquisition options.
The delegation, consisting of Argentine Air Force and Navy officers, received support from SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate of Israel's Ministry of Defense. Following their visit, which included successful firing tests at IWI's ranges, discussions began about the possibility of producing these rifles in Argentina under a licensing agreement with the Israeli company.
Local production is a significant aspect of the negotiations, particularly concerning the number of rifles the Argentine army plans to acquire. If the goal is to replace all FAL rifles, Israel may consider a technology transfer to support the Argentine initiative. However, the website suggests this may not be feasible in the short term, given the budgetary constraints currently hindering such a large-scale project.