Defence Ministry approves purchase of arms and equipment worth Rs 2290 crore
28 Sep 2020 11:13 PM
NZ PM Ardern said high capacity magazines and devices similar to bump stocks -- which make rifles fire faster -- will also be banned.
21 Mar 2019 8:40 AM
These new assault rifles will come at a cost of around Rs 700 crore, Defence Ministry officials said.
12 Feb 2019 6:56 PM
The entire consignment is to be supplied within a year of signing of the contract.
04 Jul 2018 1:32 AM
Centre had recently cleared proposal to procure 7.40 lakhs new assault rifles to replace Insas guns.
19 Mar 2018 12:37 AM
The Army pointed out that the assault rifle failed trials while deliberating that no one can meet its requirement in future.
18 Mar 2018 9:00 PM
The decision was taken at a meeting of Defence Acquisition Council presided over by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
13 Feb 2018 7:03 PM
Procurement of 72,400 assault rifles cleared.
17 Jan 2018 12:28 AM
The Army needs around 7 lakh 7.62x51 mm assault guns to replace its INSAS rifles.
29 Oct 2017 2:30 PM
Saluting ‘valour and bravery’ of the constable, spokesman of the militant outfit said people like Naveed Shah would continue to join Hizbul.
22 May 2017 9:31 AM