Indian Army Set to Receive Next Batch of AK-203 Assault Rifles by August 15 as Part of Russia Deal

Why Indian Army's Amethi-made AK-203 rifles are a big deal

The Indian Army is set to receive a new batch of AK-203 assault rifles by December. The rifles are being produced by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) and manufactured in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi. This work is part of a Rs 5,200-crore deal signed under the 'Make in India' campaign. The AK-203 is a modern version of the famous Kalashnikov rifle series and is also known as ‘Sher’ in India

First fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle to be delivered to Army by December

So far, the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited has supplied around 48,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army, with 50 per cent indigenous content.

IRRPL to Complete AK-203 Rifles Delivery 22 Months Early, Eyes Exports by 2030

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture company which manufactures AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Korwa, will complete the delivery of all 6.01 lakh rifles nearly 22 months ahead of schedule, a senior official said on Thursday. India News | IRRPL to Complete AK-203 Rifles Delivery 22 Months Early, Eyes Exports by 2030.

Indian Army set to receive next batch of AK-203 assault rifles by August 15 as part of Russia deal

The Indian Army is set to receive the next batch of AK-203 assault rifles before August 15, with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) confirming that around 7,000 rifles will be delivered over the next two to three weeks. The timely supply marks another key milestone in India's defence manufacturing push, with the rifles being produced at the IRRPL facility in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, as per officials.  Notably, AK-203 is poised to become …

Indian army to receive 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles under INR 5,200 crore deal - Kashmir Media Service

New Delhi: The Indian Army is set to receive a fresh consignment of AK-203 assault rifles, a modernized version of the iconic Kalashinikov series, under a deal worth INR 5,200 crore. According to Kashmir Media Service, the AK-203 features an effective range of up to 800 meters, a firing rate of 700 rounds per minute, and weighs approximately 3.8 kilograms. The rifle, designed for modern combat, is 705 mm in length without a buttstock. The rifles…

'Ak-203 Will Be The Most Reliable Weapon In The Future,' IRRPL Chief Major Gen SK Sharma

The AK-203 assault rifle is set to become a cornerstone of the Indian armed forces’ infantry modernization, with the Indo-Russian Rifles Pri...