The first batch of products in the Russian-Indian joint venture for the production of AK-203 assault rifles has been released and the weapons are being tested. This was reported with reference to the Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugaev. TASS.
“The production organization of AK-203 assault rifles in India was carried out in accordance with the contract documents and mass production was started. “The first batch of machine guns have been produced and are currently being tested,” Shugaev said.
The IRRPL joint venture for the production of AK-203 assault rifles is headquartered in India, near the city of Korva in the state of Uttar Pradesh. An agreement was reached on its creation in 2019.
The AK-203 assault rifle, 7.62 caliber, is a version of the Kalashnikov “200” series assault rifle. Its main feature is the ability to install modern sighting systems on the Picatinny rail, as well as improved ergonomics due to the presence of a folding telescopic stock, a new pistol grip and flash suppressor.
On November 3, it was reported that the Kalashnikov concern was ahead. complete Contract for the supply of AK-12 assault rifles to the Armed Forces of Russia.
Previously head of Indian Ministry of Defense statedHe said that ties in the field of military affairs are one of the main pillars of the partnership between the country and the Russian Federation.