What will happen to old INSAS rifle?

The LMG variant of INSAS is being replaced with the IWI Negev. However these rifles will remain in service with the police and other paramilitary forces and are being used as a replacement for the decades old bolt action Ishapore 2A1 rifles.

Has the production of AK-203 started in India?

The manufacturing of the rifles at the plant in Uttar Pradesh is likely to begin within a few months, officials said. “The first 70,000 AK-203 rifles will be produced in India with a phased increase in the extent of localisation from 5\% to 70\%.

Is INSAS automatic?

The latest variant of the INSAS has semi-automatic, 3 round bursts and full automatic fire modes. An under-barrel grenade launcher and bayonet have been recently been issued for use with the INSAS, which are also compatible with the AK-47s used by paramilitary forces.

Will AK-203 replace INSAS assault rifles in Indian Army?

As per the deal, the Russian firm will manufacture 750,000 AK-203, which would be given to the infantry troops of the Indian Army. Talking to ANI, senior government officials said that the AK-203 would replace the existing India-made INSAS assault rifles in the Army, Air Force and Navy.

What makes the AK-203 so special?

The AK-203 eschews the infamous jamming and temperature operability problems plaguing the INSAS rifle, while boasting superior a lighter weight, shorter length, and modern assault rifle ergonomics.

Is Kalashnikov’s AK-203 coming to India?

As Rosobornexport CEO Alexander Mikheev points out, the AK-203 is just the speartip of Kalashnikov’s plans for the Indian market: “The capacity of the plant is sufficient to arm the personnel of all security agencies in India.

Can the Soviet Union break into the Indian small arms market?

From air defense systems to nuclear submarines, the Soviet Union has enjoyed a longstanding, profitable defense export relationship with India. However, both the USSR and its Russian successor state have historically struggled to break into the Indian small arms market.