Indian Army to receive 73,000 SIG 716 rifles from US-based SIG SAUER
7 months ago

Indian Army to receive 73,000 SIG 716 rifles from US-based SIG SAUER

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a major accomplishment for India's defence requirements, US-based ammunition and pistol manufacturer SIG SAUER has announced a second procurement with the Ministry of Defence to supply an additional 73,000 SIG 716 rifles. Ron Cohen, President and CEO of SIG SAUER, said, "We are proud to be a partner in the modernization effort of the Indian Army, and prouder still that the SIG 716 rifle achieves the Ministry of Defence's modernisation goals with the second largest army in the world." The Ministry of Defence first awarded SIG SAUER a contract for the SIG 716 in 2019 for 72,400 rifles. ALSO READ | Defence Ministry gives nod for 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army: Know about this weapon

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Uzbek troops get first-hand experience of Indian Army's new US-made Sig Sauer rifles
4 years ago

Uzbek troops get first-hand experience of Indian Army's new US-made Sig Sauer rifles

India Today  

Uzbekistan soldiers are getting a first-hand experience of Indian Army’s new 'Sig Sauer' rifles at the ongoing military exercise 'DUSTLIK' between the two armies in Chaubatia near Ranikhet in Uttarakhand. Both armies shared best practices with each other using Sig Sauer rifles in the exercise, said Colonel Amit Malik, Commanding Officer of 13 Kumaon, representing the Indian Army in the …

Sig Sauer rifles beef up infantry
4 years ago

Sig Sauer rifles beef up infantry

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Army's Infantry battalions across the country have started getting the deadly US made advance assault rifles Sig Sauer in a big boost to their capability. According to sources, the Infantry soldiers who were deployed at the LAC and LoC first started getting Sig Sauer rifles. "Atleast two companies in each Infantry battalion are getting Sig Sauer rifles," …

India-China faceoff: 72,500 Sig assault rifles ordered for soldiers deployed at LAC in Ladakh
4 years, 5 months ago

India-China faceoff: 72,500 Sig assault rifles ordered for soldiers deployed at LAC in Ladakh

India Today  

A new batch of 72,500 Sig-16 assault rifles from the US will be given to the Indian Army soldiers deployed on the China front in eastern Ladakh. The Indian government has approved the acquisition of the second batch of around 72,500 Sig Sauer assault rifles from the US under fast-track procedures for the Army. A second lot of the Sig-16 …

Armed drones, speeding up procurement of AK 203 rifles get a push amid India-China standoff
4 years, 7 months ago

Armed drones, speeding up procurement of AK 203 rifles get a push amid India-China standoff

India Today  

The defence ministry has approved the upgrade of Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The defence ministry on Tuesday approved proposals for procuring and upgrading UAVs and also paved the way for speeding up the procurement of AK 203 rifles to be used by the Indian Army. Approval for indigenous equipment worth Rs 8,722 crore In addition to giving approvals for these …

Indian Army gets new American assault rifles to fight terrorists in Kashmir Valley
5 years, 3 months ago

Indian Army gets new American assault rifles to fight terrorists in Kashmir Valley

India TV News  

The Indian Army has begun the induction of its newly acquired American SiG Sauer assault rifles in operations. "The first lot of 10,000 SiG 716 assault rifles has arrived in India and has been sent to the Northern Command," top Indian Army sources said. India had signed an over Rs 700 crore contract to equip the Indian Army with 72,400 …

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 …

India to get 72,400 rifles for Rs 700 crore
6 years, 1 month ago

India to get 72,400 rifles for Rs 700 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian army is going to get modern assault rifles to replace the existing glitch-prone 5.56mm INSAS rifles. India on Tuesday signed a contract with a US firm Sig Sauer for 72,400 assault rifles at a cost of around Rs 700 crore. Indian army will get 66,400 of these assault rifles, Indian Airforce will get 4,000 and Indian Navy …

India signs contract with U.S. firm for 72,400 assault rifles
6 years, 1 month ago

India signs contract with U.S. firm for 72,400 assault rifles

The Hindu  

After repeated attempts to equip the infantry soldier with a basic rifle, the Army on February 12 signed a contract with Sig Sauer of the U.S. for 72,400 SIG 716 assault rifles for the frontline soldier deployed in operational areas. “A contract for procurement of 72,400 assault rifles through Fast Track Procurement was signed with Sig Sauer of U.S. on …

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