The Indian Defense Forces will be equipped with more advanced rifles. India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines on fast track basis for US$ 555 million to enable the defense Forces to meet their immediate requirement for the troops deployed on the borders. Both deals had been repeatedly canceled in the past.
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| With the new assault rifle considered, the Indian army will abandon the 5,56mm caliber of the local-made INSAS to go back to the 7,62mm caliber that left so positive memories at the time the FN FAL was in service (Picture source: Indian D.R.) |