Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns

The Indian Army has officially selected the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns. This decision concludes a multi-year evaluation process aimed at significantly boosting the long-range engagement capabilities of frontline units.

This selection represents a major success for Meprolight, an Israeli-based company renowned for its electro-optical systems. The MEPRO X6 sight will be integrated into at least 10,000 Negev LMGs that are slated for delivery to the Indian Army within the next year. This follows an earlier delivery of 2,000 LMGs as part of a larger 41,000-unit order placed in August 2024.

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first time that any army in the world is placing optics in submachine guns in such a big quantity as part of the weapons systems.

The Negev 7, a modernized version of IWI's combat-proven light machine gun, is being manufactured in India under the government's 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives. Golan Kalimi, senior vice president at Meprolight, noted the significance of this order, stating it's the "first time that any army in the world is placing optics in submachine guns in such a big quantity as part of the weapons systems."

Extensive user trials and environmental testing assessed the 6x fixed-magnification sight for durability, accuracy, and ease of use in harsh conditions. Kalimi highlighted the difficulty of hitting targets at 800 meters with a light submachine gun, calling it the "toughest part of the testing." The MEPRO X6 is a compact, lightweight sight with a range up to 1000 meters, featuring enhanced optics and extended battery options. Meprolight has signed a Transfer of Technology agreement with RRP Defense to meet India's localization requirements.

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Hitting a target of 800 meters is very tough. All the other tests were hard, but we were familiar with them. But hitting a weapon almost a kilometer away with a light submachine gun is very different. It's very hard.