According to India’s defence ministry, an order worth INR 5,100 crore (around USD 670 million) has been placed for 6,01,427 AK203 rifles to be manufactured at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. The 7.62 X 39mm calibre AK203 rifle will replace the INSAS rifle that has been in service for three decades.
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INSAS rifles spurted oil into eyes when fired: Raju
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•The Indian soldier’s primary weapon INSAS rifle gave them major trouble for long until the problems were rectified a few years ago. The problem was an oil spray right into their eyes from the rifle immediately after it was fired.