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.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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