India signs deal of 7.5 lakh AK-203 rifles with Russia

India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 rifles, newest 200 series which is a successor of AK-47 rifles. They will be produced at the Indian Ordnance Factory at Amethi's Korwa. The new rifles will be replaced in Air Force, Army as well as Navy. In the next phase they will be provided to paramilitary force and State Police also. Apart from this, the Defence Ministry has already signed a contract with American Sig Sauer for the supply of 7.69mm 59 calibre advanced assault rifles, which will be used by troops deployed along China border.