AK-203 Rifles
Published on 12 Nov 2025
The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is set to complete the delivery of all 6.01 lakh rifles nearly 22 months ahead of schedule.
The AK-203 is a modernised version of the Kalashnikov assault rifle series,mainly deployed to soldiers along the northern and western borders, including LOC and LAC
It has a service life of 15,000 rounds, ensuring durability in varied combat conditions.
It aims to replace the INSAS (a family of infantry weapons developed in India) in service.
IRRPL is located in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh,is a joint venture under an inter-governmental agreement between India and Russia.
The AK-47 is a Russian assault rifle named after its designer, Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, with its name standing for "automatic Kalashnikov 1947," the year it was designed. Developed in the Soviet Union, it is renowned for its exceptional reliability, low production cost, and ease of use, making it one of the most widely used firearms globally.
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