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Israel has completed the distribution of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams as part of a $31.8 million deal with Israel Weapon Industries, aimed at bolstering defense capabilities following the October 2023 Hamas attack. The contract includes a 10-year sustainment package and plans for future distribution of M4 and M16 rifles to reserve soldiers in December 2025. The Arad rifle, which fires 5.56×45 mm NATO cartridges, features a rate of fire of 1,100 rounds per minute and a range of 500 meters.