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Topic: AK-203

Kerala Police has its eyes on Indo-Russian AK-203, set to be first police force to procure it

This is a part of a larger project to modernise the standard-issue firearms used by the police force. The tender is for 250 units, with the deal valued at Rs. 2.25 crore.

SIG Sauer 716 rifles are a stopgap. AK-203 is the future rifle of Indian armed forces

The recent order of 73,000 SIG Sauer rifles has triggered debate on India’s long quest for a modern rifle. The India-Russia AK-203 joint production under ‘Make in India’ holds the key.

India’s quest for small arms continues, with some twists and turns and heartburn along the way

Army has put in fresh order for 73,000 SIG 716 G2 patrol assault or battlefield rifles, chambered for 7.62x51 mm rounds from US firm SIG Sauer, attracting criticism for continued imports.

From buyer of military goods, India wants to become Russia’s ‘development & production’ partner

India & Russia are looking at signing a defence logistics exchange pact when President Putin comes calling, with a ceremonial handing over of S-400 Triumf air defence systems likely too.

India inks deal with Russia to immediately procure 70,000 latest AK rifles off the shelf

The assault rifles will replace the 5.56×45 mm INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles in use with the armed forces currently.

Amethi factory expected to begin making Russian AK-203 rifles this year for Indian Army

AK-203 is one of the most modern assault rifles from the stable of Kalashnikov Concern, which manufactures the famous AK-series rifles.

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