How many AK-203 assault rifles has the Indo-Russian joint venture delivered to the Ministry of Defence (MoD)
The joint venture has delivered 35,000 AK-203 assault rifles to the MoD, as per Rostec.
- Indo-Russian joint venture has delivered 35,000 AK-203 assault rifles to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as per Rostec.
- The AK-203 is the latest derivative of the famous AK-47 assault rifle family.
- The rifles are part of a deal signed in February 2019 between India and Russia to manufacture 750,000 AK-203 rifles locally in India.
- These rifles are intended to replace the ageing INSAS rifles currently in service with the Indian armed forces.
- The joint venture aims to significantly enhance India's domestic defense manufacturing capabilities.
- The AK-203 rifles offer modern features and upgrades compared to the older INSAS rifles, making them more reliable and efficient.
- This delivery marks a significant milestone in the joint manufacturing efforts between India and Russia.
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