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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.

On Camera

Bollywood heroes are returning to old playgrounds—Akshay back in comedy, Hashmi in horror

After spending years trying to reinvent themselves, Bollywood’s ageing stars are discovering that audiences may not necessarily want a new version of them.

$92 mn to $609 mn: Andhra FDI inflows surged after Jagan-era slowdown, TDP credits policy reset

Data on FDI rise has become a political flashpoint, with Naidu govt projecting an investor-friendly turnaround while YSRCP leader says ‘unwarranted information’ provided in House.

And it’s official: India in talks with France to join 6th Gen fighter programme FCAS

In February this year, ThePrint reported that India is exploring the possibility of teaming up with France for co-development and co-manufacturing of the futuristic FCAS.

Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson

It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national.