New Delhi, March 3: Government Of India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 750,000, AK–203, which is the latest derivative of the legendary AK-47 assault rifle & would be given to the infantry troops of the Indian Army.
Defence Ministry has already signed a contract with American Sig Sauer for the supply of 7.69 mm 59 calibre advanced assault rifles. The government has decided to give these assault rifles to soldiers directly engaged in counter insurgency and other operations.
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