Full-scale production of AK-203 rifles in India in 2-3 years
The Hindu
Deal inked to manufacture over 6 lakh rifles at plant in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Russia confirms its readiness to ensure full-scale production of the AK-203 assault rifles in India within two-three years, said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of the Russian state agency, JSC Rosoboronexport (RoE). 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%. The rest of the rifles will be produced with 100% localisation,” Mr. Mikheev stated on the just-concluded deal to manufacture over 6 lakh rifles.
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