Colombia Unveils 'Miranda' Rifle, Replacing Israeli Galil and US Arms

Domestic Arms Manufacturing

• 🎯 Colombia's state-owned Armorer has developed the country's first domestically designed and produced battle rifle, named the 'Miranda'.
• 💡 This initiative aims to achieve autonomy and independence in arms production for both national and international markets.

Political Context and Arms Procurement

• ⚠️ The decision to halt arms purchases from Israel was due to its actions in Gaza, described by some as genocide.
• ⚠️ Similarly, arms contracts with the United States were stopped after Donald Trump removed Colombia from the list of American allies in the war on drugs.
• 🗣️ President Gustavo Petro has been vocal in denouncing both the US and Israel regarding the conflict in Gaza.

The 'Miranda' Rifle

• ⚡ The new 'Miranda' rifle is 15 to 25% lighter than the Israeli Galil it replaces.
• 📈 Officials plan to produce 400,000 units over the next five years to supply Colombian armed forces.
• ⚔️ The rifle is intended to aid in the ongoing battle against drug traffickers and guerilla groups.