Private firm had earlier bagged contracts to supply nearly $50 mn worth of ammunition from multiple friendly countries, the deliveries of which have been completed.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
From shooting at Dalda dabbas as a child to winning 10-metre air rifle gold at World Police Games, IPS officer Ingit Pratap Singh is chasing his Olympic dream. ‘I live a boring life to achieve this.’
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.
AR-15 is an extremely polarising firearm but remains one of the most popular in the US due to its simple purchase process and for being accurate, affordable, and customisable.
1st batch of India-assembled weapons consisted of 5,000 AK-203 rifles with only 5% indigenous components. This will increase to 70% when initial lot of 70,000 is completed in 32 months.
Special forces and others using these assault rifles used to import them from the Israel Weapons Industry, a former Israeli government firm that was privatised in 2005.
Navy has already placed an order for SMASH 2000 Plus systems, which turn assault rifles into smart weapons, enabling first-shot hits and anti-drone operations.
The victory at Basantar exemplified the sterling character of Lt Gen Hanut Singh. His regiment, Poona Horse, rose to the moment under his command and accomplished the mission.
November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
I knew it was Mulla and print efforts to get sympathy from him . They are related but talking about sacrifice Manipur like sophisticated politician wow 😯. Great script
Why they reveal the name of the country that has bought guns from SSS Defence.
I knew it was Mulla and print efforts to get sympathy from him . They are related but talking about sacrifice Manipur like sophisticated politician wow 😯. Great script