This should be protested by all the private arms industries in India.
This is a P-72 RECR "Wrecker" by SSS Defence
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There is a marksman version and a carbine version of this rifle available as well.
TAVOR X-95 is made in India with Adani Defence. The paras already use the TAR-21 older variants to deadly effect. Need I say more?
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Why were these not even considered?
No state or central governments must be allowed to import when there are local options available. No matter how urgent it is.
- What is the need to go for foreign rifles when there are those available by Indian makers in India?
- If every state and agency keeps importing "top global standard" rifles, then when and how does Indian industry evolve?
- The private sector is not an endless well of resources; they have limited capital and budgets. What assurances can the Government give them they will not collapse?
There are many AR-15 rifle fanboys here, but the reality is that if we have to become self-reliant, there will have to be partial curbs on imports no matter how undemocratic or unfair they are.
Otherwise, kiss the private sector goodbye.