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India Test-Fires First Fully Indigenous AK-203 'Sher' Rifle
India has successfully test-fired its first 100% indigenized AK-203 'Sher' rifle at a factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. This marks a significant step in India's efforts to reduce reliance on imported defense equipment.
23 Aug, 14:26 — 23 Aug, 15:22
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3d ago
India's first 100% indigenised AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle made, test-fired at factory in UP's Amethi
“We have successfully produced and fired the first AK-203 (Sher) rifle made with 100% Indian components and input materials,” IRRPL CEO Major Gen Sharma said.
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India Cuts The Cord On Imports, Test-Fires Fully Indigenous AK-203 "Sher"
Named "Sher", the rifle was manufactured at Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint venture responsible for producing AK-203 rifles in India since 2019.
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First report: hindustan-times · 23 Aug, 14:26|Full coverage: 2 · 56m|Window: 56m
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