Small arms and Light Weapons

[Aditya Ballal]

Some breaking news on the AK 103 rifles ordered by IAF

AK 203 deal: Initial batch of 70,000 rifles delivered to armed forces by Russia

The armed forces have received the first batch of 70,000 rifles from Russia as part of a larger contract to manufacture the AK 203 assault rifles in India. The initial batch has been delivered at a fast pace as requested by India, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

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How about going through the thread and seeing what has already been posted prior to posting stuff

 

[Angel of War]

How about going through the thread and seeing what has already been posted prior to posting stuff

Dang ! My bad . Didnt know that this stuff had been posted earlier

 

[Lonewarrior]

Anyone knows the value of the AT4 contract signed last week

Naah
Quantity, value, exact configuration; nothing public yet.

 

[Angel of War]

Naah
Quantity, value, exact configuration; nothing public yet.

Will the infantry get it or the SF , any guesses ?

 

[FalconSlayers]

Anyone knows the value of the AT4 contract signed last week

This is “small arms” thread

 

[Aditya Ballal]

This is “small arms” thread

AFAIK there is no other dedicated thread for stuff like RLs, RCLs and ATGMs so this is fine ig.

 

[Angel of War]

This is “small arms” thread

On which thread can we discuss about the various RLs and Anti tank weapons of the army . Can you share some link with me ?

 

[FalconSlayers]

On which thread can we discuss about the various RLs and Anti tank weapons of the army . Can you share some link with me ?

You can discuss it here, but no details have been provided, assuming 2000 are ordered which is quite very high as we won’t buy that much, still the order cost will be around $3 million or only ₹23 crores.

 

[Angel of War]

You can discuss it here, but no details have been provided, assuming 2000 are ordered which is quite very high as we won’t buy that much, still the order cost will be around $3 million or only ₹23 crores.

since the order is limited to a small amount i guess we can assume that it is meant for the Paras , what do you think ?

 

[Lonewarrior]

This is “small arms” thread

And a "Light Weapons" too

 

[Lonewarrior]

Will the infantry get it or the SF , any guesses ?

Most likely everyone who's not happy to lug a CGRL will get one.
This deal is most probably to replace all the different types of disposable launchers with one.

 

[shuvo@y2k10]

does your figure include 70,000 AK 203s ordered by the army directly from russia and the 70,000 AK103s ordered by the air force ?

The 70k AK-103 order from IAF is separate. They placed an emergency order in August 2021. This lot is probably getting delivered now. The total manpower of IAF is around 1.7 lac. So they need another 1 lac such rifles, which will be met from AK-203 which will be produced in OFB Korawa.

The deal between OFB and Kalshnikov is for a total of 6.5 lac AK-203 which was signed in December 2021. The first lot will come directly from Russia, and the balance will be manufactured in-house at OFB Korawa under Russian supervision which will start delivering by 2025 at the earliest.

 

[shuvo@y2k10]

The combat range is not that big of a issue as people make it to be. The Range is within our regular comabat radius for regular infantry rest who will be shooting from long distance they will be using Sigs.

Army itself highlighted lack of combat range and stopping power as major issue, to dump the Insas and move towards a 7.62* 51 mm assault rifle platform. Apparently, Army said that it feels outgunned by Pak army G-3s at the border.

So yes, combat range is a big issue in favor of selection of Sig-716. As far as AK-203, everyone knows it is a political deal.

 

[SGOperative]

Army itself highlighted lack of combat range and stopping power as major issue, to dump the Insas and move towards a 7.62* 51 mm assault rifle platform. Apparently, Army said that it feels outgunned by Pak army G-3s at the border.

So yes, combat range is a big issue in favor of selection of Sig-716. As far as AK-203, everyone knows it is a political deal.

I am not talking about AK203 but the caliber also i mentioned those who would be taking shots at longer distance will be using Sigs but the other guys are getting AK203 who will not be taking shots outside 280-300m.

 

[Picard]

Some videos on VHS rifle:










Videos however are digital, not VHS.

 

[SwordOfDarkness]

Will the infantry get it or the SF , any guesses ?

Main use IMO will be for frontline bunkers if ordered in large numbers, else for sf.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

Beretta-Victrix Scorpio TGT Sniper Rifle Chambered in (.338LM) with Suppressor.

 

[Lonewarrior]

Beretta-Victrix Scorpio TGT Sniper Rifle Chambered in (.338LM) with Suppressor.View attachment 133825

Victrix Armament : Scorpio MilLe

Le Jay Bhau : Main to isko Scorpio TGT hi bulayega!

 

[Vishalreddy3]

I have a doubt, will these 70,000 rifles be used by only Garuds (since they already use tavor, why AK??) or base security operators, military police,etc??
Who does these rifles go to??

 

[FalconSlayers]

I have a doubt, will these 70,000 rifles be used by only Garuds (since they already use tavor, why AK??) or base security operators, military police,etc??
Who does these rifles go to??

Standard assault rifles, like you see INSAS with IAF and IN during various ceremonies, drills and other stuff.