New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract worth Rs 659.47 crore for the procurement of Night Sights (image intensifiers) for the 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle, along with associated accessories for the Indian Army, the ministry said in an official release.

The Night Sight will enable soldiers to fully exploit the longer effective range of the SIG 716 Assault Rifle.

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According to the release, the procured Night Sights will enable accurate engagement of targets up to an effective range of 500 metres, even under starlit conditions, and will provide a marked improvement over currently fielded Passive Night Sights (PNS).

The procurement has been classified as a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, with over 51 per cent indigenous content, marking a significant step towards Aatmanirbharata (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.

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The ministry stated that the initiative is expected to enhance domestic defence industry capabilities and create opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) involved in component manufacturing and raw material supply chains.

The contract was signed with the consortium comprising M/s MKU Ltd (Lead Member) and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd on October 15, 2025. The Night Sight will enable soldiers to fully exploit the longer effective range of the SIG 716 Assault Rifle, the defence ministry said. (ANI)

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