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India develops local assault rifle to cut reliance on Russian arms

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India is developing its own assault rifle, the Sher, to reduce its dependence on Russian arms. This new rifle is intended to replace the INSAS system, which has faced criticism for reliability issues, particularly in extreme conditions. The successful testing of the Sher marks a step towards greater self-sufficiency in military hardware for India, which currently relies heavily on imports, primarily from Russia. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India targets weapons self-reliance with fully local assault rifle

    India is touting its locally manufactured AK-203 Sher assault rifle – an advanced version of Russia’s powerful Kalashnikov – as an important milestone for the “Make in India” initiative to reduce reliance on foreign-made weapon systems. The Sher, or Tiger, will replace the older,…

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