Adani Defence Signs 5-Year Deal to Power India-Russia AK-203 Rifle Programme with Indigenous Ammunition
Adani Defence will provide small-calibre ammunition for the rifle programme, creating an Indian supply source and supporting continuity over the five-year contract, the company said.
- On Saturday, September 5, 2026, in New Delhi, Adani Defence & Aerospace signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited to supply indigenous 7.62x39 mm ammunition for the AK-203 assault rifle programme.
- Under an India-Russia intergovernmental agreement, IRRPL was incorporated in 2019 to manufacture AK-203 rifles for the Indian Armed Forces at a facility in Korwa, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Adani Defence has established small-calibre ammunition manufacturing capabilities in Kanpur, allowing the pact to link rifle production with domestically produced ammunition to deepen localisation around the AK-203 programme.
- The pact establishes an integrated domestic supply chain for the AK-203 programme, strengthening small-arms manufacturing capabilities while reducing reliance on overseas sources, according to the company.
- Supporting the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat push, the pact provides a consistent Indian source for rifle ammunition over the five-year contract period, furthering self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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Adani Defence signs 5-year ammunition supply pact for AK-203 rifles
The pact brings together rifle production by Indo-Russian Rifles, or IRRPL, and ammunition manufacturing by Adani Defence, linking two parts of the AK-203 programme within India's defence manufacturing ecosystem.
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Times of IndiaAdani Defence signs 5-year deal to power India-Russia AK-203 rifle programme with indigenous ammunition
Adani Defence and Indo-Russian Rifles signed a five-year agreement. This pact will supply indigenously produced ammunition for AK-203 rifles. The agreement creates an integrated domestic supply chain for the rifle program. It supports continuity of ammunition availability over the contract period. This strengthens domestic capabilities and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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LatestlyAdani Defence signs five-year ammunition supply pact with IRRPL for AK-203 programme
Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) to supply indigenous 7.62x39 mm small-calibre ammunition for the AK-203 assault rifle programme.
Adani Defence signs 5-year ammo pact for AK-203 rifles
New Delhi: Adani Defence and Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply indigenously produced 7.62×39 mm ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles being manufactured in India, creating an integrated domestic supply chain for the India-Russia rifle programme. Under the agreement, Adani Defence will supply the small-calibre ammunition required for the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology…
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