IDF won’t buy IMI Tavor rifle for lack of budget Israel Military Industries: Statements that the Tavor is the best rifle in the world cannot be deposited at the bank. Dror Marom 4 Feb 03 16:39 The IDF is not equipping its combat units with Israel Military Industries’ (IMI) Tavor assault rifle at this time. The reason is a shortage in the defense establishment’s shekel budget. The shortage puts in doubt the IDF’s plan to equip its combat troops with the assault rifle developed by IMI’s small arms division. Only a few rifles have been purchased to date for use...