Ukraine crisis delays Ak-203 assault rifle deal with Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine crisis delays Ak-203 assault rifle deal with Russia

The Hindu  

Due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, implementation of the deal for 6.1 lakh Ak-203 assault rifles signed with Russia last July has been delayed by at least few months, according to defence sources. In another small arms deal, the repeat order for 72,400 SIG-716 assault rifles from Sig Sauer is delayed and more than two officials, on condition of anonymity, said it is likely to be dropped. Over 6.1 lakh Ak-203 assault rifles costing over ₹5,000 crore will be manufactured by a Joint Venture, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd, at Korwa, Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. Under a ₹700-crore deal in February 2019 with Sig Sauer of the U.S., the Defence Ministry procured 72,400 SIG-716 assault rifles through Fast Track Procurement, most of which were for the Army and have been provided to frontline troops involved in counter-insurgency operations.

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Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Ukraine war delaying India's crucial weapon supplies from Russia?

Firstpost  

Russia’s deliveries of air defence systems, warships, and submarines are running several years behind schedule Russia's supply of S-400 air defence system to India has been delayed by at least three years. The Ukraine War has delayed a number of India’s key defence acquisitions from Russia. However, not even one ship has been delivered so far as Russia has prioritised …

India's Defence Self-Reliance: AK-203 and KRAS Facilities Propel Growth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Defence Self-Reliance: AK-203 and KRAS Facilities Propel Growth

Firstpost  

The article highlights the significant strides made by India in the defense sector, with the production of the AK-203 assault rifle in Uttar Pradesh and the establishment of the KRAS missile facility in Hyderabad. These initiatives represent a commitment to self-reliance and indigenous production, aligning with the Make in India initiative. The AK-203 project showcases India's collaboration with Russia, while …

Indo-Russian joint venture has delivered 35,000 AK-203 assault rifles to MoD: Rostec
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Indo-Russian joint venture has delivered 35,000 AK-203 assault rifles to MoD: Rostec

The Hindu  

Just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, a joint venture between the two countries, has produced and transferred 35,000 Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles to the Indian Ministry of Defence, Rostec state corporation of Russia announced on July 5. “The IRRPL joint venture, co-founded by Roboronexport on the Russian side, has completed the …

Indo-Russian joint venture handed over 27,000 Ak-203 assault rifles to Indian Army
7 months ago

Indo-Russian joint venture handed over 27,000 Ak-203 assault rifles to Indian Army

The Hindu  

The Indian Army has started receiving the Russian AK-203 assault rifles after the deal with Russia saw back-to-back delays, partly due to the war in Ukraine and payment delays. As many as 27,000 rifles have been handed over to the Army so far by the Indo-Russian joint venture established at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh, according to official sources. Under an …

After a year of Ukraine war, forces looking to tide over delays in arms supply
1 year, 10 months ago

After a year of Ukraine war, forces looking to tide over delays in arms supply

The Hindu  

As the war in Ukraine completes one year, apprehensions of delays in delivery of spares, components and ammunition have further heightened for the Indian armed forces. Official sources said deliveries of some spares and components which had been delayed from Ukraine could resume shortly. For instance, the Army is feeling the pinch in terms of spares and ammunition, particularly for …

Indo-Russian joint venture begins manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.
1 year, 11 months ago

Indo-Russian joint venture begins manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.

The Hindu  

The joint venture between India and Russia, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh, according to Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport of Russia. At the same time, the factory’s capacity makes it possible to fully equip the personnel of other law enforcement agencies in India with AK-203 assault rifles, which, …

AK-203 assault rifles production to begin by year-end: Russian official
2 years, 2 months ago

AK-203 assault rifles production to begin by year-end: Russian official

The Hindu  

The Indo-Russian joint venture at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh will start manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles by 2022 end, according to a senior Russian official. “The Korwa Ordnance Factory is ready to start manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles by the end of 2022. Our plans include 100% localisation of the production of legendary Russian assault rifles in India,” said Rosoboronexport Director …

Amethi unit all set to make AK-203 rifles
2 years, 4 months ago

Amethi unit all set to make AK-203 rifles

The Hindu  

The manufacture of the AK-203 assault rifles by the Indo-Russian joint venture at Amethi, Uttar Pradesh is set to begin by year-end and the manufacturing equipment required for it will be dispatched from Russia shortly, according to a senior official of Kalashnikov, the Russian company which manufactures the rifles. Confirming this, Dmitry Shugaev, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical …

India faces uncertainty over defence supplies from Russia, Ukraine as also CAATSA waiver
2 years, 9 months ago

India faces uncertainty over defence supplies from Russia, Ukraine as also CAATSA waiver

The Hindu  

With tensions escalating between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis, India, which has major defence cooperation with Moscow and also with Kyiv, faces uncertainty over timely deliveries in the near future in addition to the lingering threat of U.S. sanctions under CAATSA over the S-400 deal. The current crisis could also complicate the CAATSA waiver India is looking …

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs
2 years, 9 months ago

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs

India Today  

India has a time-tested relationship with Russia since the Soviet days. According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia is the most important suppliers of defence equipment to India, commanding nearly two-thirds share of the latter’s total arms imports. Value of Arms Import from Russia 1991-2020 Source: Andrew S. Bowen, “Russian Arms Sales and Defense Industry” Congressional Research Service, October …

India seals deal with Russia to procure AK-203 rifles in push of military modernisation
3 years ago

India seals deal with Russia to procure AK-203 rifles in push of military modernisation

Firstpost  

India and Russia have also signed an agreement to extend military cooperation for the next decade, informed Russian Army Gen Dmitriy Shugaev, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meet with the Russian president Vladimir Putin, India and Russia signed two agreements on Monday morning after the two countries began their first-ever ministerial …

India-Russia Summit: Our Close Cooperation Not Targeted Against Any Country Says Rajnath Singh
3 years ago

India-Russia Summit: Our Close Cooperation Not Targeted Against Any Country Says Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu signed a contract for manufacturing AK203 rifles in the country. Sergey Shoigu, Sergey Lavrov, Singh, and S Jaishankar | Courtesy: Neeraj Rajput Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had inaugurated the Korba plant for manufacturing the AK203 Rifles. During the meeting with Russian Defence …

India-Russia defence deal: Over 6 lakh AK-203 assault rifles to be produced at Amethi facility
3 years ago

India-Russia defence deal: Over 6 lakh AK-203 assault rifles to be produced at Amethi facility

India TV News  

India and Russia on Monday inked an agreement for joint production of over six lakh AK-203 assault rifles at a manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi besides firming up another pact on military cooperation for 10 years. The meeting, co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Gen Sergey Shoigu, also discussed ways to further boost strategic cooperation …

EXPLAINED: Firepower Of AK-203 Rifles And The Shot In The Arm For Make In India
3 years ago

EXPLAINED: Firepower Of AK-203 Rifles And The Shot In The Arm For Make In India

News 18  

India on Monday signed a deal for AK-203 assault rifles with Russia as it seeks to replace the misfiring and much-criticised INSAS rifle as the standard issue for Indian troops. The deal for the production of over 6 lakh Ak-203 rifles is set to be worth over Rs 5,000 crore with production to begin next year, reports said. According to …

Shot in the Arm for India-Russia Ties: Rs 5,000-Cr Deal for 6 Lakh AK-203 Guns, 3 Other Defence Pacts Inked
3 years ago

Shot in the Arm for India-Russia Ties: Rs 5,000-Cr Deal for 6 Lakh AK-203 Guns, 3 Other Defence Pacts Inked

News 18  

Four different pacts in the field of defence were signed at the end of the 20th meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation by the two countries on Monday, including a contract for procurement of over six lakh AK-203 assault rifles, sources in the government said. The four pacts signed between the two sides include a …

Centre gives approval for plan to manufacture over 5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Amethi
3 years ago

Centre gives approval for plan to manufacture over 5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Amethi

Firstpost  

With this move, the firearm will replace the in-service INSAS rifle inducted over three decades ago New Delhi: The Central government has approved a plan to produce over five lakh AK-203 assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, in what official sources described as an endeavour to provide a big boost to self-reliance in defence manufacturing. This endeavour will …

Centre approves manufacture of over 5 lakh AK-203 rifles in UP
3 years ago

Centre approves manufacture of over 5 lakh AK-203 rifles in UP

India TV News  

Over five lakh AK-203 assault rifles will be manufactured at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi to boost the self-reliance in defense manufacturing, the Government of India sources said. The project marks a significant stride towards making Uttar Pradesh a key contributor to the ascendant defense manufacturing prowess of India, sources said. The 7.62 X 39mm caliber AK-203 Rifles will replace …

India, Russia set to ink AK-203 rifle deal worth ₹5,000 crore
3 years ago

India, Russia set to ink AK-203 rifle deal worth ₹5,000 crore

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Security has given final approval for a deal with Russia to manufacture over six lakh AK-203 assault rifles in India, government sources confirmed on Saturday. The deal estimated at over ₹5,000 crore is scheduled to be signed on December 6 during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India. “In an endeavour to provide a …

IAF to get 70,000 Russian AK-103 assault rifles as part of procurement deal
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF to get 70,000 Russian AK-103 assault rifles as part of procurement deal

India Today  

The Indian Air Force will procure 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia under an emergency deal of Rs 3,000 crore, which was signed last week, sources told India Today. The rifles would be provided to Indian Air Force personnel as an effective weapon for counterterrorism and other requirements, sources said. The rifles will also help the Air Force tackle threats …

India to buy 70,000 assault rifles from Russia
3 years, 4 months ago

India to buy 70,000 assault rifles from Russia

The Hindu  

With repeated delays in deals for procurement of AK-203 assault rifles and Kamov-226 utility helicopters from Russia, India has signed a deal for 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles to be procured off the shelf, while the Army is also looking at procuring limited number of helicopters off the shelf to meet immediate shortage of light utility helicopters. In the Ka-226T helicopter, …

With AK-203, Indian Military’s Quest for a New Assault Rifle to Replace INSAS is Almost Over
3 years, 9 months ago

With AK-203, Indian Military’s Quest for a New Assault Rifle to Replace INSAS is Almost Over

News 18  

After decades of voicing concerns that the induction of a modern assault rifle is an urgent operational necessity, the Indian military is just an inch away from getting a new standard issue rifle which will replace the incumbent INSAS rifle. The search for a new standard In 1998, the INSAS rifle, developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation’s Armament …

India, Russia finalise AK-47 203 rifles deal: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

India, Russia finalise AK-47 203 rifles deal: Report

Live Mint  

India and Russia have finalised a major deal for manufacturing AK-47 203 rifles in India during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit here, the official Russian media reported on Thursday. The Indian Army has a requirement for around 770,000 AK-47 203 rifles, of which 100,000 will be imported and the rest will be manufactured in India, Russia’s state-run Sputnik news …

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