KALASHNIKOV RIFLES
India-Russia JV delivers 35,000AK-203 rifles in first phase
Indo-Russian Rifles in Amethi delivered 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army. The Korwa Ordnance Factory began production after its 2019 inauguration and a ₹5,124 crore technology transfer. It will supply paramilitary, police forces, and enable exports to friendly nations, complying with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat policies.
Indo-Russian joint venture delivers 35,000 AK-203 rifles to Indian Army
India and Russia's joint venture, ROSOBORONEXPORT, delivered 35,000 AK-203 rifles. Produced at Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, it aligns with Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and involves technology transfer. Director Mikheev emphasized certified equipment. The Indian Army received rifles within the agreed timeframe in the first project phase. Chambered for 7.62x39mm cartridges, they ensure Kalashnikov reliability.
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AK-203 rifles in manufacturing, testing stage: Govt on Korwa plant
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Amethi rifles factory starts production
The Army is the main customer for the factory, while the Air Force and Navy too will get smaller batches. Paramilitary and police forces are expected to place orders in future. The rifles are being manufactured with a complete technology transfer clause that will enable their exports to friendly foreign nations. The manufacturing is being done by the Indo Russian Rifles Private Limited Joint Venture between Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd (erstwhile OFB) and Russia's Rosoboronexport.
First batch of AK 203 assault rifles produced at Amethi, deliveries to army soon
The Indian Army is the main customer for the Amethi factory, which will produce over 6 lakh rifles in the coming years. The Rs 5124 crore deal was signed between India and Russia in December 2021, the biggest defence deal between the two nations in recent years.
Indo-Russian joint venture begins manufacturing of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles: Rostec
The joint venture, registered and located in India, whose founders on the Russian side are Rosoboronexport and Kalashnikov Concern (both subsidiaries of the Rostec State Corporation), has started producing Kalashnikov assault rifles, it said.
Production of AK-203 rifles to begin in India by year end: Russian official
The Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited was set up in 2019 to produce the Russian-origin Kalashnikov assault rifles in Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi district. "The Korwa Ordnance Factory is ready to start manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles by the end of 2022," said Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev.
AK-203 rifles from Amethi by end of the year, say Russian officials
After facing multiple challenges like payment related issues due to western sanctions and a complicated technology transfer agreement, the joint venture is back on track and equipment to make the rifles will be sent in two stages, officials said.
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The Russian-designed AK-203 will be made in a factory in Uttar Pradesh and both the countries have agreed on the deal in terms of numbers, price and process. The deal involves the manufacture of 601,427 AK-203s over 10 years in India for the armed forces. The first 70,000 will be Russian-made off-the-shelf rifles before the transfer of technology begins.
Big step towards force modernisation: AK 203 assault rifle contract gets green signal
According to sources, Russia has waived a royalty clause in favour of technology transfer, which has given the green signal for the deal to manufacture AK 203 assault rifles at the Amethi factory. The Rs 5,124 crore contract is likely to be inked in the coming months, with production expected to commence next year.
Russia to supply 70,000 AK-203 Assault Rifles
The Indian Army has a requirement of around 770,000 AK-203 rifles, of which 100,000 was to be imported and the rest was to be manufactured in India. The off-the shelf supply would be part of 100,000 assault rifles, said Kalashnikov officials.
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Amethi rifle factory deadlock likely to be resolved, costing panel set up
The price bid for the ₹4,300-crore project has been submitted and the committee has been given two months to reach an agreeable price for the project. As reported by ET, the project has been stalled for over a year as Russian partner Kalashnikov and the Indian Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) could not present a reasonable pricing plan.
Indo-Russian joint venture for Amethi rifles factory hits hurdle
The JV could not agree on a competitive offer price to the Army that would also meet requirements of indigenisation, said people aware of the matter. The lack of agreement could push back the project as commercial offers are essential before the formal contract is filed.
Russia ready to start Amethi rifles unit
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who met his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu in Moscow, pushed for joint manufacturing of spares, components and aggregates in India to reduce costs and supply timelines. An industry delegation led by Ficci met Russian equipment manufacturers to identify products for which joint ventures would be formed in near future.
Amethi factory to get orders for 6.7 lakh Kalashnikovs soon
While the factory in Amethi was formally inaugurated in March, orders are yet to be placed as they had to go through the acquisition process of negotiating technical and commercial terms.
Joint venture for AK 203 rifles factory at Amethi was the `fastest ever’ created with Russia
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PM Modi to launch Kalashnikov rifles unit in Amethi
The Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between India's Ordnance factory and a Russian firm. It will produce the last series of Kalashnikov rifles in the Korwa Ordnance Factory.
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