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Is OFB currently manufacturing M80 ball ammo which is 147 gr 7.62*51 mm ammunition? Were the original ammo which Sig Sauer delivered with the Sig-716i rifle M80 ball ammo or a match-grade ammo (with higher weight), that achieved sub-MOA precision during the testing phase of the rifle before...

The future of JVPC and Asmi also looks bleaks. JVPC has cleared army trials. However, their seems to no interst whatsoever in inducting it in numbers. Only few purchases from state police and CAPFs.

The 5.56 mm carbine deal is stuck in limbo. Don't expect any progress in near future. The AK-203 deal is already signed, and factory is set-up in Amethi. However, the production is yet to begin. Though there is very little chance of any progress till the dust over Ukraine war settles down, but...

Para SFs most do room intervention. RR mostly provide the outer security corden.

For whom is the 70K AK-103 meant for?

There are about 6000 in service. The problem is dragunovs were used in dual role both as dmr and dedicated sniper till now. Now with the arrival of scorpio tgt(.338 cal) and barrett(.50 caliber), the sniper role is somewhat met. Now, four scenarios arises : 1. Order more such dedicated...

The problem with 7.62*54 mm round is that ofb does not manufacture it. It has to be imported from Russia. That is why despite being the only general issue sniper we had for so long, only 50% of barrel life (typically around 7000 rounds) is expended for a weapon we had for decades. Thus army is...

Can dragunovs be reconfigured to fire 7.62*51mm round? If yes, it would simplify logistics at squad level which already is firing sig 716, bren mmg, and negev lmg.

Barrel life is about 7000 rounds. About 50% life remains in most Dragunov barrels. That is why Aarmy became interested in upgrading these rifles.

AR-15 style rifle will probably come but in the form of carbine.

Better cancel the AK203 and make the Sig 716 standard issue. Apparently Sigs are a big hit with the forces not only at the border but also for CI operations.

3 billion dollars, for just 30 drones. That is 100 million dollar per drone. With that amount of money, we could have purchased another 71 lca mk1A.

SVD is not going anywhere. There is a tender for their upgradation in which SSS defence is participating. Initially 100 will be upgraded and then the rest. Apparently on 50% of 7000 round barrel life is used on an average with the in service SVDs.

Just realized on thing: Lt. Gen Y. K. Joshi who is the Northern Army Commander and is giving many interviews to the news channels about Pangong Tso disengagement, is also the one who tested OFB 7.62*51 mm R2 rifle. He is a decorated Vir Chara from Kargil War.

What is the sniper at the right?

CRPF was using Insas 1B with the OFB 5.56 ammo, which had a greater penetration than the standard NATO ammo. Still they are not satisfied with 5.56 ammo, and want to switch wholesale to 7.62*39 for assault rifles and 7.62*51 for LMG, Sniper and DMR. Also, CRPFs and other CAPFs does not issue...

As per the article TAR is priced at Rs. 55000. Add FAB defense kit to that, and it will cost even more. IMHO price should be reduced to Rs. 30000 to make it competitive with Arsenal AKs.

Are these OFB made versions of AKs like AK-7?

Incidentally on an AR-15 type platform, H&K was not the first to introduce the short stroke gas piston system with their HK-416. It was Patriot Ordance factor (POF), USA. This led to a mini revolution of sorts, and there are many manufacturers in US, like Sigs today with similar offerings. Even...