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Amethi-Made AK-203 Rifle Powers Up India’s Infantry: 700 Rounds of Indigenous Power

Updated: July 18, 2025 12:34

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India’s defence manufacturing capabilities have taken a major leap with the indigenous production of the AK-203 assault rifle, now rolling out from the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Under a ₹5,200 crore Indo-Russian joint venture, the AK-203—nicknamed ‘Sher’—is set to become the primary assault rifle for Indian armed forces, replacing the decades-old INSAS rifles.
 
Key Features of the AK-203 ‘Sher’ Rifle
  • Firing Rate: 700 rounds per minute
  • Effective Range: Up to 800 metres
  • Calibre: 7.62×39 mm cartridges
  • Weight: 3.8 kg (lighter than INSAS)
  • Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds standard; optional 50-round magazine
  • Design: Collapsible stock, flash hider for night vision compatibility, and Picatinny rails for optics
These rifles are designed for counter-insurgency and border operations, offering superior reliability, ergonomics, and lethality.
 
Production & Delivery Timeline
  • Manufactured by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL)
  • Over 48,000 rifles delivered so far
  • Additional 7,000 rifles to be handed over in the next few weeks
  • Target: 6 lakh rifles by December 2030, with 70% indigenous components by 2026
  • India is the first country outside Russia to produce the AK-200 series rifles, marking a milestone in defence self-reliance.
Strategic Impact & Export Potential
  • The AK-203 will be deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC)
  • High demand from paramilitary forces and state police units
  • Export interest from Africa and Southeast Asia, boosting India’s defence diplomacy
Sources: NDTV, Financial Express, AffairsCloud, Indian Aerospace & Defence

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