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20/01/23 09:06 AM IST

India & Russia begin joint manufacturing of AK 203 rifles in UP

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  • India and Russia had inked an agreement in December 2021 for procurement of 6,01,427 assault rifles through Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi.
  • India and Russia have begun the joint production of AK 203 rifles at a factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
AK 203 Rifles
  • AK-203 assault rifle is considered to be the latest and most advanced version of the AK-47 rifle.
  • Itis a 7.62×39mm variant from the AK-100 rifle family (one that offers the AK-74M system, in multiple cartridges and lengths).
  • This variant is expected to replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45 mm assault rifle, that are presently being used by Army, Navy and the Air Force besides other security forces.
  • INSAS rifles are not suitable for use at high altitude. Several other issues with these rifles include gun jamming, oil leakage etc.
  • This variant is an advanced version of AK-47 and its magazine can hold 30 bullets.
  • Unlike the INSAS rifles, these rifles never get jammed as these belong to AK series.
  • These rifles are a type of Kalashnikov rifles, which can work under extreme climatic conditions and are effective even in sand, soil and water.
Source- Hindustan Times

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