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Pika in existing stock are few and very old and those are captured from terrorists. It is just used by R&R, who also used Type-56 AK captured from terrorists. On the other hand, Negev replaces Bren LMGs in service, with regular Infantry.

AK-103/203 is for the general IAF cadres. It will replace the standard Insas from their service. Garuds will most likely continue to use Tavors and newly inducted Sig-716s.

This might be from Gen P.C Katoch's book.

Not just the SF, with this amount we can equip the entire Infantry to NATO standard.

A lot of private sector companies are getting licenses by MHA and entering into some-sort of license screwdrivergiri with foreign OEMs nowadays. We also have some Indian companies like Tombo, Tata Power SED, MKU, Alpha Technologies making optics for NVG and small arms. Is there any Indian...

Now that both TAR and AK-203 will be domestically manufactured, we desperately need some domestic manufacturing of AR style rifles. I don't think it will be very difficult for ARDE guys to copy an AR-15/10 design which can be passed down to a private manufacturer like Bharatforge to...

NSG did buy some Kriss Vector SMGs for testing purpose. It didn't meet their requirements. They opted for Sig MPX instead. I also feel that NSG should try out some Daniel Defence Mk18s SBRs (or similar rifles) for testing purpose. They should try out whether it can fullfill the needs of current...

That was the original plan. However, there was also a RFI issued in 2017 for about 6.5L 7.62*51mm assault rifles to replace the Insas. This RFI was superseded by the AK-203 deal. No idea about any revised plan. After the orginal carbine RFI (in which Caracal-816 won) was cancelled, the smart...

Yes. That carbine has been showcased by ARDE in different arms exhibitions starting from Def expo 2020.

The 93k 5.56*45mm carbine old RFI was originally intended for Fast track off the shelf purchase from abroad, similar to Sig-716. There was to be a follow on RFI for another 3.6L carbine, in which OFB would also be permitted to compete. The new RFI allows OFB to compete. This new RFI QRs seems...

7.62*39mm is not suitable for the Infantry. It is fine in the CI role in J&K and NE where it serves as an effective carbine. However, vis-a vis Pakis and Chinks we are looking for for longer engagement ranges, which Sig-716 can provide. For tank crews, AAD crews, artillery guys etc., AK-203 may...

To add to that, there are reports that SCAR guns have vibration issues that could damage the optics mounted on the rails.

I READ THATY Scar-H was okay. They had problems with Scar-L. So they decided to ditch the Scar-L in favor of SOPMOD M-4s and ordered conversion kits for Scar-L to Scar-H version

Its just symbolism. Nothing else. Don't get your hopes high, about any major changes in India SFs. The US side probably agreed to this, because Indian side must have convinced them that we have also allowed a liason US officer in Indian ocean maritime centre run by Navy in Delhi. The US side...

Are parachutues re-usable?

It is not NSG. After 26/11 Mumbai police set-up Force one SWAT units. They got their initial training from Israeli experts. Before that, Punjab Police SOG also used Isareli experts to train.

ASMI is under developement. Its prototype will be manufactured by private companies. Then delivered to Infantry School, Mhow where it will be tested extensively. Only after that it will be cleared for production. It is still some time away. Whereas MP5 is operational. If comparison have to be...

How would it matter if Marcos or other SFs care about foreign gucchi gear or not. The financial powers are rested with the Government. If there is a will from the Government there is a way. Aparently equipping SFs to western standards is not on the priority list, as are some of the big ticket...

VBSS also uses Amogh carbine in small numbers. In addition, JVPC has also cleared army trials. Which should ideally replace the Sterlings.

Problem with such ideas is who will fund them? The AFSOD has minimum budgets as of now.