Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Indian Army to Receive Additional Made-in-India AK-203 Rifles
The Indian Army is getting a new rifle called the AK-203, which is being made in India.
By the end of this year, they'll have 70,000 of these rifles.
Right now, about half of the parts are made in India, and by the end of 2025, all parts will be Indian-made, with the rifle being named 'Sher'.
The army has already received 48,000, and more are coming soon.
The rifles are made at a factory in Amethi.
The factory expects to make a lot more rifles each year once production is fully up and running.
Other countries and forces also want to buy these rifles.
Indian Army to have 70,000 AK-203 rifles by the end of the year.
Rifles are currently 50% indigenous; full indigenization expected by the end of 2025.
The Indian Army has received 48,000 rifles and will get 7,000 more by August 15.
Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) produces the rifles in Amethi, India.
Production is expected to reach 70,000 rifles annually after 2025.
- Who
- Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) manufactures the rifles.
- What
- Production and delivery of AK-203 rifles for the Indian Army.
- When
- The Indian Army is set to receive 70,000 rifles by the end of this year, with full indigenization expected by 2025.
- Where
- Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To supply the Indian Army with modern assault rifles.
- Rifle Type
- AK-203
- Total Rifles by Year End
- 70,000
- Indigenization Level
- 50% current, 100% by end of 2025
- Location of Production
- Amethi, India
- Manufacturer
- Indo Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL)
- Rifles Delivered So Far
- 48,000
