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India AK-203 Sher rifle production

Overview

The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) joint venture in Amethi has reached key milestones in the production of the indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, designated ‘Sher’.

Initially, the Korwa factory successfully produced the first 100% indigenous version of the rifle, which is intended to replace the Indian Army’s INSAS rifles. This ‘Sher’ model is reportedly made entirely from Indian-sourced materials and components. Following the initial production, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that the rifle has successfully completed firing trials at the IRRPL facility.

This achievement marks a transition from phased localization to end-to-end domestic manufacturing. The AK-203, a Russian-designed Kalashnikov pattern weapon, is expected to address reliability issues associated with the aging INSAS rifles in high-altitude conditions. As part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, IRRPL is currently producing additional prototypes for Indian Army trials.

To support the programme, Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with IRRPL to supply indigenous 7.62x39 mm small-calibre ammunition. This pact is designed to create an integrated domestic supply chain, connecting rifle manufacturing with ammunition production to ensure continuity of availability.

Established in 2019 through an India-Russia intergovernmental agreement, the IRRPL facility in Korwa is part of a broader effort to increase domestic defense manufacturing. The Ministry of Defence previously contracted IRRPL in December 2021 for the production of over 600,000 AK-203 rifles.

Entities

Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited · Amethi · Indian Army · Adani Defence & Aerospace · Uttar Pradesh

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    India achieves 100% domestic production of AK-203 assault rifles

    India has successfully test-fired the first AK-203 ‘Sher’ assault rifle made with 100% locally sourced components, marking a major step in its ‘Make in India’ defense initiative.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Adani Defence signs five-year ammunition pact for AK-203 programme

    Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year pact with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited to supply indigenous ammunition for India's AK-203 assault rifle programme.

  3. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle completes firing trials in Amethi

    The indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle has successfully completed firing trials at the IRRPL facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, marking progress in India's defense manufacturing self-reliance.

  4. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Amethi factory produces first indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle

    India has successfully tested the ‘Sher’, a 100% indigenous AK-203 assault rifle produced in Amethi, intended to replace INSAS rifles in the Indian Army.

Sources

agniban.com · businesstoday.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.news18.com · hindimilap.com · indiandefensenews.in · latestly.com · newswire.lk · odishabytes.com · standard.mv · thecsrjournal.in · timesnownews.com

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