Indo-Russian joint venture begins manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.
2 years, 1 month 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, due to their high adaptability, are suitable for various operators, he stated, adding that in addition, the joint venture will be able to export to third countries. With the launch of series production of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles, high-quality, convenient and modern small arms will begin to enter service with India’s defence and law enforcement agencies, said Sergey Chemezov, General Director of Rostec. 100% localisation The joint venture plans to ensure 100% localisation of the production of AK-203 rifles in India and in future may also increase output and upgrade its production facilities to manufacture advanced rifles based on the Kalashnikov assault rifle platform, the statement added.

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Army to boost firepower with 70,000 new AK-203 rifles as part of Russia deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Army to boost firepower with 70,000 new AK-203 rifles as part of Russia deal

India Today  

The Indian Army is set to receive 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles in 2025, followed by an additional one lakh units in 2026 under an arms deal with Russia, according to defence sources. This procurement aligns with India’s broader defence indigenisation goals under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, ensuring that most of the rifles are manufactured domestically by Indo-Russian Rifles Private …

India's Defence Self-Reliance: AK-203 and KRAS Facilities Propel Growth
4 months, 2 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
8 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Russia intends to supply light ‘Mountain’ tanks, infantry fighting vehicles to India
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia intends to supply light ‘Mountain’ tanks, infantry fighting vehicles to India

Firstpost  

India is the world’s largest arms importer and Russia remains its largest supplier despite the damage to the reputation of its army and weaponry from the war in Ukraine, where Russia has suffered numerous setbacks at the hands of a smaller but highly motivated and Western-equipped military. Russia’s state-owned arms company, Rosoboronexport, has declared its intention to participate in the …

India-Russia joint venture begins manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles in UP's Amethi
2 years, 1 month ago

India-Russia joint venture begins manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles in UP's Amethi

Firstpost  

New Delhi: An Indo-Russian joint venture has started manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, a move that will lend greater firepower to the Indian armed forces. The joint venture, registered and located in India, whose founders on the Russian side are Rosoboronexport and Kalashnikov Concern, has started producing Kalashnikov assault rifles, it said. “With the launch of …

AK-203 assault rifles production to begin by year-end: Russian official
2 years, 4 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, 6 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 …

Ukraine crisis delays Ak-203 assault rifle deal with Russia
3 years 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 …

India, Russia finalise AK-203 deal, renew 10-year pact: Officials
3 years, 3 months ago

India, Russia finalise AK-203 deal, renew 10-year pact: Officials

Hindustan Times  

India and Russia on Monday concluded a much-awaited ₹5,100-crore deal to jointly produce more than 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles at a facility in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi district to advance self-reliance in defence manufacturing, officials said. The deal was finalised at the 20th meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation led by defence minister Rajnath Singh and …

India, Russia conclude AK-203 deal, renew 10-yr pact for military cooperation
3 years, 3 months ago

India, Russia conclude AK-203 deal, renew 10-yr pact for military cooperation

Hindustan Times  

India and Russia on Monday concluded a much-awaited ₹5,100-crore deal for the joint production of more than 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles at a facility in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi district to advance self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector, government officials said. The deal was finalised at the 20th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation led …

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

India-Russia to ink major deal to produce AK-203 assault rifles: Why new firearm is freedom from INSAS gun's shortcomings
3 years, 3 months ago

India-Russia to ink major deal to produce AK-203 assault rifles: Why new firearm is freedom from INSAS gun's shortcomings

Firstpost  

Last month the Defence Acquisition Council had cleared a $687.7 million deal to manufacture the Russian-made assault rifles in India, in a boost to the ‘Aatmanirbhar’ programme Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India today to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two countries would be inking a major deal worth …

Ahead of Putin visit, government clears plan to make 5 lakh AK-203 rifles in Amethi
3 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of Putin visit, government clears plan to make 5 lakh AK-203 rifles in Amethi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Two days ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi for the 21st Annual Bilateral Summit, the Indian government on Saturday approved the plan for production of over five lakh AK-203 assault rifles at Korwa in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, in partnership with Russia that will make Uttar Pradesh a defence production hub in the country, sources …

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

UP's Amethi set to make AK203 Kalashnikov assault rifles as India-Russia ink pact
3 years, 3 months ago

UP's Amethi set to make AK203 Kalashnikov assault rifles as India-Russia ink pact

India Today  

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled for next year, Amethi is set to emerge as a hub for the manufacturing of AK203 assault rifles. The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday cleared the deal between Russia and India to manufacture 6 lakh AK203 assault rifles at a new factory in Amethi. As part of the joint venture, as many …

IAF to get 70,000 Russian AK-103 assault rifles as part of procurement deal
3 years, 6 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 …

With AK-203, Indian Military’s Quest for a New Assault Rifle to Replace INSAS is Almost Over
4 years 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, 6 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 …

Russia agrees to quickly address urgent defence requirements sought by India
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia agrees to quickly address urgent defence requirements sought by India

The Hindu  

Russia has agreed to quickly address some urgent defence requirements sought by India and this was discussed during the recent trip of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, defence and diplomatic sources said. S-400 deliveries to start at end of 2021 In a statement after the talks in Moscow, Mr. Singh said Russia had assured that ongoing contracts would be maintained and …

Guns of Amethi: This rifle will soon equip bulk of the Indian Army
5 years, 8 months ago

Guns of Amethi: This rifle will soon equip bulk of the Indian Army

India Today  

India Today gets a close and exclusive look at the AK-203 assault rifle, which will be license-manufactured by a joint venture at the Ordnance Factory Board plant in Amethi. India and Russia will jointly produce the AK-203 rifle at the Ordnance Factory Board plant in Korwa, Amethi. The AK-203 assault rifle is the most modern variant of the iconic AK-47 …

Russian president Putin hopes AK-203 rifles will help Indian security agencies
6 years ago

Russian president Putin hopes AK-203 rifles will help Indian security agencies

Live Mint  

The new joint venture between India and Russia to manufacture the Kalashnikov assault rifles' 200 series will be able to fulfil Indian security agencies' requirement for small arms, Russian President Vladmir Putin said in a message read out by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Sunday. "The new joint venture will manufacture world famous Kalashnikov assault rifles of the newest …

Vladimir Putin expresses hope that AK-203 rifles will help India's defence sector, fulfill security agencies' need for small arms
6 years ago

Vladimir Putin expresses hope that AK-203 rifles will help India's defence sector, fulfill security agencies' need for small arms

Firstpost  

Putin said he is convinced that commissioning of Kalashnikov rifles will contribute to stronger defence potential of India and to further advance the scientific and industrial basis of the national economy. Amethi: The new joint venture between India and Russia to manufacture the Kalashnikov assault rifles’ 200 series will be able to fulfill Indian security agencies’ requirement for small arms, …

India signs deal with Russian firm to manufacture 75,000 AK-203 assault rifles; AK-47 derivative to replace indigenous INSAS
6 years ago

India signs deal with Russian firm to manufacture 75,000 AK-203 assault rifles; AK-47 derivative to replace indigenous INSAS

Firstpost  

India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 750,000 of the AK-203 assault rifles, which is the latest derivative of the legendary AK-47 rifle New Delhi: AK–203 is the latest derivative of the legendary AK-47 rifle. India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 750,000 of these assault rifles which would be given to …

Modi Government to set up an Ordnance Factory Board near Amethi in Uttar Pradesh to produce 7.47 lakh assault Kalashnikov rifles
6 years, 1 month ago

Modi Government to set up an Ordnance Factory Board near Amethi in Uttar Pradesh to produce 7.47 lakh assault Kalashnikov rifles

Op India  

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has cleared a proposal to produce at least 7.47 lakh Kalashnikov assault rifles by the Ordnance Factory Board and a Russian Joint venture firm for the Indian Army. According to the ANI, the Centre on Wednesday evening cleared a proposal to set up a new plant at Amethi, Uttar Pradesh for the joint production of …

Indian Army may soon be armed with ‘Made in India’ weapons: Report
7 years, 10 months ago

Indian Army may soon be armed with ‘Made in India’ weapons: Report

India TV News  

When the Special Forces of the Indian Army carried out “surgical strikes” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir last September, they were armed with the deadly made-in-Israel Tavor-21 and Galil assault rifles. Indian firm Punj Lloyd and Israeli Weapons Industry have signed a joint venture to produce these rifles under a new joint venture facility at Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh, says a media report. …

From conflict zones to civilians: How AK-47 manufacturer Kalashnikov is changing its game plan
8 years, 9 months ago

From conflict zones to civilians: How AK-47 manufacturer Kalashnikov is changing its game plan

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian weapons firm Kalashnikov Concern, manufacturer of the famous AK-47 assault rifle, is now planning to expand its domestic sales by concentrating on civilian market as U.S. and international sanctions continue to strain the company’s bottom line. At the time of sanctions, U.S. markets accounted for almost 70 per cent of Kalashnikov’s small-arms exports, including AK-47 and its variants. …

AK-47 maker in talks for Joint Venture in India to manufacture weapons
9 years, 4 months ago

AK-47 maker in talks for Joint Venture in India to manufacture weapons

India TV News  

Mumbai: Russia's Kalashnikov Concern, makers of AK-47 assault rifles, is in advanced discussions with Indian companies to manufacture certain weapons here and is open to sharing technology with local partners. “From the early 2015, discussions are in right earnest, even though several Indian companies have been interested to produce Kalashnikov assault rifles since 2008,” Kalashnikov Concern chief executive Alexey Krivoruchko …

Mikhail Kalashnikov dead at 94: AK-47 inventor had been in hospital for a month
11 years, 2 months ago

Mikhail Kalashnikov dead at 94: AK-47 inventor had been in hospital for a month

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of …

Russian military may soon adopt new Kalashnikov assault rifle
11 years, 10 months ago

Russian military may soon adopt new Kalashnikov assault rifle

India TV News  

Moscow, Apr 30: The fate of a new Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifle developed for the Russian army will be decided during acceptance trials due to begin in June 2013, Russia's largest firearms manufacturer, Izhmash, said. “In the interests of the defence ministry, Izhmash is working on the modernisation of the AK-74 and AK-100 assault rifles in service with the Russian …

Kalashnikov rifle to be mass produced for sport
12 years, 8 months ago

Kalashnikov rifle to be mass produced for sport

Firstpost  

A version of the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle will be mass-produced by Russian small-arms giant Izhmash for a sport called airsoft game in which participants fire spherical non-metallic pellets from replica firearms Moscow: A version of the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle will be mass-produced by Russian small-arms giant Izhmash for a sport called ‘airsoft game’ in which participants fire spherical …

Killer AK-47 still a hit
19 years, 1 month ago

Killer AK-47 still a hit

Hindustan Times  

Mikhail Timofeevich Kalashnikov might have launched Kalashnikov vodka in 2004 but it is still the Kalashnikov assault rifle which is easily more famous -- and more lethal. Apart from the Kalashnikovs, the Russian delegation had on display air defence systems, self-propelled automated guns, reconnaissance systems, missiles, even a mobile field hospital. India is negotiating with Russia to purchase a comprehensive …

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