I can assure u that regular Army units i know are all happy with Insas!
I do not think it has a good bulid quality to be at par with international standards
I agree but its not that bad quality!, still its very reliable and have good accurate rifle specially in Infantry units..
DRDO surely has tried to deliver better alteratives to the INSAS but has failed repeatedly
I call them varient but not a replacement!
and i don't think just for the 'Made in INDIA' tag the Army will want to induct a DRDO product if it is operationally unsatisfactory because as far as i know the Excalibur was rejected due to it's loud noise and huge muzzle flash.
Excalibur is meant for SF and its not a exact call for SF not because of its noice or muzzle flash but also its length!
So finally it comes down to,the point that if the indian Army is in urgrnt need for modification and upgradation
Their is no urgency its media crap!
But we all want a better equipped IA dont we??
Buying a 5.56mm Western rifle is expensive compare to home made good assault rifle.