Why Indian Army's Amethi-made AK-203 rifles are a big deal

The Indian Army is set to receive a new batch of AK-203 assault rifles by December. The rifles are being produced by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) and manufactured in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi. This work is part of a Rs 5,200-crore deal signed under the 'Make in India' campaign. The AK-203 is a modern version of the famous Kalashnikov rifle series and is also known as ‘Sher’ in India

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