Vietnam’s 7.62x39 Negev, The STrL-7.62 LMG

Lynndon Schooler

March 13, 2026

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Summary

Vietnam's defense industry publicly revealed the STrL-7.62 LMG in late 2024, a locally produced light machine gun based on Israel Weapon Industries’ Negev design. Manufactured by Factory Z111, the 7.62x39mm chambered weapon features dual-feed capability for AK-pattern magazines and RPD belts, a fluted quick-change barrel, and an M1913 Picatinny rail. It weighs 16.31 lbs (7.4 kg) and is intended to modernize squad automatic weapons while preserving logistical commonality.

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