New Delhi, October 22: In a major success for the indigenously-produced rifles, the Indian Army has signed a contract to buy 4.25 lakh close-quarter carbines, of which 2.5 lakh would be supplied by Bharat Forge, while the remaining would be provided by the Adani PLR systems.

The carbines for DRDO-developed rifles would be replacing the vintage carbines, which were phased out a long time ago. Indian Army Personnel and Kin Killed in Action? PIB Fact Check Debunks Viral Post Claiming 3 Members of a Family Serving in Army Martyred While Serving Nation.

The Indian Army has signed a contract worth Rs 2,700 crore to buy 4.25 lakh carbines from Bharat Forge and PLR Systems. The weapons can fire 5.56 mm bullets and will help in enhancing the capability of the troops in operations," Indian Army's Director General (Infantry) Lt Gen Ajay Kumar told reporters at a briefing. The guns will start being delivered by vendors from next year onwards. Avalanche Hits Indian Army Camp in Siachen Glacier, 3 Soldiers Including 2 Agniveers Killed.

The contract was signed last month, Lt Gen Kumar said, adding that the infantry has moved towards the motto of 'shoot to kill' and replaced its older 5.56 mm rifles with the 7.62 mm American Sig Sauer and Russian-origin AK-203 assault rifles. The Indian Army has taken various steps to address the shortage of advanced rifles for its troops and plans to induct weapons that will be in service for the next 20-30 years.

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