AK-203 ‘Sher’ Assault Rifle — Major Milestone in Defence Indigenisation
5 September 2026
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AK-203 ‘Sher’ Assault Rifle — Major Milestone in Defence Indigenisation
Context: India has successfully manufactured and test-fired the first AK-203 ‘Sher’ assault rifle made entirely from Indian components and input materials at the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) facility in Korwa, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Initial firing, including burst firing, produced encouraging results. Fully indigenous prototypes are expected to be handed over to the Indian Army for trials in September 2026.
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India successfully test-fired the first fully indigenous AK-203 'Sher' assault rifle at IRRPL facility. Learn about this major milestone in defence indigenisation and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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