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Indian Army SIG Sauer 716 assault rifle.
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Lol, it's alright.
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For the price we got then vis-a-vis insas 7.62×51, nothing stands until it's too major an issue.he is pissed because he's an amreeki, and an actual soldier and a forum member here @hammer head had certain criticism over SIG716I, an amreeki product
and he is further ranting because i left two angryemojis under his last posts where he's now blaming it on our men with arms
I don't think the SSS Defence etc. 7.62×51 alternatives were available then
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Defence Ministry clears 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army
In a major boost to the firepower of soldiers, the Indian Army will get 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles which will be given to troops deployed in counterterrorism operations and other duties.
The approval for the procurement was given at a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry held recently and attended by the top brass of the military, government sources told ANI.
The approval for the Indian Army to buy more than 70,000 of these assault rifles worth over Rs 800 crore has come at a time when the forces are deployed in a military standoff with China and are carrying out extensive counterterrorism operations along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistan-sponsored terrorist activities, they said.
India has already indicted over 70,000 of these American-made assault rifles, which are being used by forces in the Ladakh sector along the China front and also in Kashmir valley.
The plan to buy these rifles was taken by the force initially as it wanted to have a rifle with a longer range.
In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles -- 66,400 for the Army, 4,000 for the Air Force and 2,000 for the Navy -- of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were bought from SIG Sauer of the US.
The SiG 716 assault rifle was chosen by the force of several candidates because of its high calibre and extended range.
It is also reportedly more lethal than the INSAS Rifle or the AK-47 and its variants in the service.
The Indian forces are also going to soon get the AK-203 being produced by the joint venture between two companies in the ordnance factory near Amethi.
Indian forces have recently also acquired the Russian AK-103 in significant numbers to bolster their capabilities against terrorists and for conventional operations.
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In a major boost to the firepower of soldiers, the Indian Army will get 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles which will be given to troops deployed in counterterrorism operations and other duties.
The approval for the procurement was given at a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry held recently and attended by the top brass of the military, government sources told ANI.
The approval for the Indian Army to buy more than 70,000 of these assault rifles worth over Rs 800 crore has come at a time when the forces are deployed in a military standoff with China and are carrying out extensive counterterrorism operations along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistan-sponsored terrorist activities, they said.
India has already indicted over 70,000 of these American-made assault rifles, which are being used by forces in the Ladakh sector along the China front and also in Kashmir valley.
The plan to buy these rifles was taken by the force initially as it wanted to have a rifle with a longer range.
In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles -- 66,400 for the Army, 4,000 for the Air Force and 2,000 for the Navy -- of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were bought from SIG Sauer of the US.
The SiG 716 assault rifle was chosen by the force of several candidates because of its high calibre and extended range.
It is also reportedly more lethal than the INSAS Rifle or the AK-47 and its variants in the service.
The Indian forces are also going to soon get the AK-203 being produced by the joint venture between two companies in the ordnance factory near Amethi.
Indian forces have recently also acquired the Russian AK-103 in significant numbers to bolster their capabilities against terrorists and for conventional operations.
Defence Ministry clears 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army
The approval for the Indian Army to buy more than 70,000 of these assault rifles worth over Rs 800 crore has come at a time when the forces are deployed in a military standoff with China and are carrying out extensive counterterrorism operations along the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir...
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Hello Mr GLD 1980 , I am contacting you to inform about repeat order of Sig saur 716 also would like to talk about your car's extended warranty...
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sig toh aisi nahi dikhti
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It is Indian media's defense reporting, bear with it.
Idhar armed forces wale apne official functions ke banners mein F16 ka silhouette use karte
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sed truth
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Indian Army to order 70,000 more Sig Assault Rifles | Why no Indian Assault rifle? | हिंदी में
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What is the total infantry strength of the Indian army combining the total of 380 regular infantry batallions?
What % of infantry will these ~140k Sig-716i?
What % of infantry will these ~140k Sig-716i?
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Indian Army advances Modernization: To Acquire additional 70,000 SiG Sauer Assault Rifles
According to sources in the defence and security establishment, the approval for procuring more assault rifles was given during the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting in New Delhi.
As part of its modernisation plan Indian Army is set to procure additional 70,000 American-made SiG Sauer assault rifles (7.62×51 mm calibre). The order which is worth around Rs 840 crore is expected to boost the firepower of the troops deployed along the borders.
According to sources in the defence and security establishment, the approval for procuring more assault rifles was given during the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting in New Delhi.
These rifles as reported previously are being bought to replace the INSAS Rifles (5.56 x 45 mm). In 2019, an agreement was inked with the company for around 72,400 Sig Sauer Assault Rifles at a cost of Rs 694 crore and are currently being used by the troops deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan.
Financial Express Online had reported in September 2020 that a deal to procure a second batch of Sig Sauer rifles was approved by the DAC ahead of the 2+2 India – US Ministerial Dialogue. However, the deal at that time could not go through. It is the same pending deal which has been given a go-head signal.
Why the Repeat Order?
Meant for `shoot and kill’ these assault rifles have a longer reach and a better operational ease.
Financial Express Online has reported previously that out of the first order of 72,400 (7.62 x 51mm calibre) SiG Sauer rifles procured – the Indian Army had received 66,400 rifles, Air Force received 4000 and the balance of 2000 the Navy got.
The first order was under the government’s `Buy (Global) category’ which means that an outright purchase can be made of the required equipment from foreign manufacturers. This procurement was through Fast Track Procedure (FTP).
The rifles procured by the Army equipped around 400 infantry battalions and reports in the public domain indicate that two infantry companies which have 100 troops each were given SiG 716.
Why SiG 716?
The decision to opt for the SiG 716 Assault Rifle in 2016 was rooted in a shift in the Indian Army’s operational philosophy, favoring the 7.62 x 51mm caliber for its optimal performance in operations.
Compared to the INSAS Rifle and the AK-47 Rifle, the SiG 716, with its higher caliber, boasts an extended effective range, increased lethality, and higher recoil. Since its induction, the Army has utilized Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) manufactured ammunition with no reported performance issues.
Earlier reports revealed the Army’s shift to locally manufactured 7.62 MMG ammunition due to cost concerns associated with the original American bullets. While defence sources downplay its impact on rifle performance, some on-ground sources cite increased recoil, suggesting a need for better quality ammunition.
The SiG 716 rifles come equipped with picatinny rails, enabling the attachment of various accessories like optical sights, under barrel grenade launchers, forehand grips, bipods, and laser pointers without modifying the weapon.
Highlighting advantages over the INSAS, sources note the SiG 716’s automatic firing mode, similar to the AK-47, in contrast to the INSAS rifle’s three-round burst mode. To leverage these features optimally, the Army has procured bipods, enabling versatile use of the weapon and enhancing its effective range.
Following the SiG 716’s induction, efforts to procure day telescopic sights, night sights, thermal imaging, and image intensifiers from indigenous sources have been initiated. These additions aim to further enhance the rifle’s capabilities for various roles and operational scenarios.
According to sources in the defence and security establishment, the approval for procuring more assault rifles was given during the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting in New Delhi.
As part of its modernisation plan Indian Army is set to procure additional 70,000 American-made SiG Sauer assault rifles (7.62×51 mm calibre). The order which is worth around Rs 840 crore is expected to boost the firepower of the troops deployed along the borders.
According to sources in the defence and security establishment, the approval for procuring more assault rifles was given during the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting in New Delhi.
These rifles as reported previously are being bought to replace the INSAS Rifles (5.56 x 45 mm). In 2019, an agreement was inked with the company for around 72,400 Sig Sauer Assault Rifles at a cost of Rs 694 crore and are currently being used by the troops deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan.
Financial Express Online had reported in September 2020 that a deal to procure a second batch of Sig Sauer rifles was approved by the DAC ahead of the 2+2 India – US Ministerial Dialogue. However, the deal at that time could not go through. It is the same pending deal which has been given a go-head signal.
Why the Repeat Order?
Meant for `shoot and kill’ these assault rifles have a longer reach and a better operational ease.
Financial Express Online has reported previously that out of the first order of 72,400 (7.62 x 51mm calibre) SiG Sauer rifles procured – the Indian Army had received 66,400 rifles, Air Force received 4000 and the balance of 2000 the Navy got.
The first order was under the government’s `Buy (Global) category’ which means that an outright purchase can be made of the required equipment from foreign manufacturers. This procurement was through Fast Track Procedure (FTP).
The rifles procured by the Army equipped around 400 infantry battalions and reports in the public domain indicate that two infantry companies which have 100 troops each were given SiG 716.
Why SiG 716?
The decision to opt for the SiG 716 Assault Rifle in 2016 was rooted in a shift in the Indian Army’s operational philosophy, favoring the 7.62 x 51mm caliber for its optimal performance in operations.
Compared to the INSAS Rifle and the AK-47 Rifle, the SiG 716, with its higher caliber, boasts an extended effective range, increased lethality, and higher recoil. Since its induction, the Army has utilized Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) manufactured ammunition with no reported performance issues.
Earlier reports revealed the Army’s shift to locally manufactured 7.62 MMG ammunition due to cost concerns associated with the original American bullets. While defence sources downplay its impact on rifle performance, some on-ground sources cite increased recoil, suggesting a need for better quality ammunition.
The SiG 716 rifles come equipped with picatinny rails, enabling the attachment of various accessories like optical sights, under barrel grenade launchers, forehand grips, bipods, and laser pointers without modifying the weapon.
Highlighting advantages over the INSAS, sources note the SiG 716’s automatic firing mode, similar to the AK-47, in contrast to the INSAS rifle’s three-round burst mode. To leverage these features optimally, the Army has procured bipods, enabling versatile use of the weapon and enhancing its effective range.
Following the SiG 716’s induction, efforts to procure day telescopic sights, night sights, thermal imaging, and image intensifiers from indigenous sources have been initiated. These additions aim to further enhance the rifle’s capabilities for various roles and operational scenarios.
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Sikh Reg trooper at India Gate armed with a SiG 716.
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What IS ROE for these guys.. if some Andolan jeevi tries to Spray paint India Gate..?
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No idea really.
Someone should try and the rest find out whether it is 'rewarding' or not.
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I think it is simply shoot-at-sight. You don't fck around India Gate and the Kartavya Path area in Delhi which has a no-holds-barred kind of a priority. Or anywhere near a military base. There was an attempt in Punjab near a military base during the Amritpal Singh fiasco; the wannabe sher puttars got beaten black and blue and nearly shot.
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