India successfully test-fired its first fully indigenous AK-203 rifle at Amethi's ordnance factory, marking a significant step in replacing the Insas rifle for the Armed Forces.
The rifle is set to replace INSAS
Aug 24, 2026
04:53 pm
What's the storyIndia has successfully tested its first 'fully made in India' AK-203 Sher rifle at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi.
The successful test-firing of this prototype marks a major milestone in the country's defense manufacturing capabilities.
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