Soacha, Colombia, Sept 30, 2025 (AFP) - Colombia manufactures its first rifles to replace Israeli weapons

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2025-09-30

Colombian officials said Monday the country has produced its first combat rifle, a cheaper, lighter weapon aimed at replacing the arms that were once supplied its former military ally Israel. Leftist President Gustavo Petro broke ties with Israel in 2024 to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing military offensive in the Gaza Strip. State-owned weapons manufacturer Indumil produced the arms -- the first combat rifle manufactured in......

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