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The worlds second largest standing Army has been pressing for fast-tracking the procurement of various weapons systems considering the evolving security threats including along Indias borders with Pakistan and China. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Army finalises purchase of arms worth Rs 40,000 cr to replace ageing...

The Army needs around 7 lakh 7.62x51 mm assault guns to replace its INSAS rifles.

29 Oct 2017 9:00 AM

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Govt simplifies process for manufacturing arms

Procurement of 72,400 assault rifles cleared.

16 Jan 2018 6:58 PM

Security personnel take position during a militant attack at Sunjwan Army camp. (Photo: PTI)

Defence min nods to procure 7.40L assault rifles at Rs 12,280 Crore

The decision was taken at a meeting of Defence Acquisition Council presided over by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

13 Feb 2018 1:33 PM

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Military on tour to buy assault rifles

The entire consignment is to be supplied within a year of signing of the contract.

3 July 2018 8:02 PM

Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the LoC in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational Image | PTI)

India signs contract with US firm for 72,400 assault rifles for Indian...

These new assault rifles will come at a cost of around Rs 700 crore, Defence Ministry officials said.

12 Feb 2019 1:26 PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (Photo: AFP)

Days after mosque attack, NZ bans sale of assault, semi-automatic...

NZ PM Ardern said high capacity magazines and devices similar to bump stocks -- which make rifles fire faster -- will...

21 March 2019 3:10 AM

an IAF fighter jet flies against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountain range, amid the India-China stand off in eastern Ladakh, in Leh district, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (PTI)

India to buy 72,000 US assault rifles for troops on the LAC

Defence Ministry approves purchase of arms and equipment worth Rs 2290 crore

28 Sept 2020 5:43 PM

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Army flags concerns over OFB rifles

Centre had recently cleared proposal to procure 7.40 lakhs new assault rifles to replace Insas guns.

18 March 2018 7:07 PM

Since the surgical strikes by India on terrorist launch pads along the Line of Control on September 29, there have been over 280 incidents of firing and shelling in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Representational Image)

Army upset over 7.62 mm assault rifle quality, OFB says ready for...

The Army pointed out that the assault rifle failed trials while deliberating that no one can meet its requirement in...

18 March 2018 3:30 PM

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J&K: Constable runs away with 4 rifles; Hizbul claims he joined outfit

Saluting valour and bravery' of the constable, spokesman of the militant outfit said people like Naveed Shah would...

22 May 2017 4:01 AM