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700 Bullets A Minute, 800 Metres Range: The Amethi-Made AK-203 Rifle
A joint venture company has been established for the indigenous production of AK-203, named 'Sher' in India, in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.
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The AR-15: One Of America's Deadliest, Most Popular Guns Used In Trump Attack
The attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump with a semi-automatic rifle illustrates once again how easy it is for shooters in the US to get their hands on inexpensive, easy-to-use, military-style weapons.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reviews Establishment Of Rifle Factory
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday reviewed the setting up of a factory for the production of AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh.
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India Is Buying 72,400 Assault Rifles From American Firm To Replace INSAS
India has signed a contract with an American firm for 72,400 assault rifles at a cost of around Rs 700 crore, Defence Ministry officials have said.
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Florida College Student Arrested With Automatic Rifle, Ammunition In Car
A University of Central Florida sophomore was arrested after police found an automatic weapon in his car on campus, according to university officials.
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Central Forces, Special Police Units To Get 36,000 Modern Assault Rifles
A stockpile of over 36,000 modern AK-series assault rifles have been recently provided to central paramilitary forces and select state police units, a senior official said Tuesday.
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Anti-Armour Bullets Acquired By Terror Groups Triggers Alarm In J&K
Bullets with steel core- a new addition into the ammunition of terror groups especially Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed- have triggered alarms within the security establishment as it has the capability to pierce a static bullet proof bunker used during counter-terrorism operations, officials said.
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Man Cuts His AR-15 Rifle In Half After Florida School Massacre, Video Is Viral
A video of a man cutting his semi-automatic weapon in half has gone viral following last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school, prompting a social media movement decrying easy access to high-powered assault rifles.
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Sri Lanka Police Lose Gun As Elephants Charge
Sri Lankan police who were charged by elephants as they staked out a cannabis farm dropped an automatic rifle as they ran for their lives, sparking a hunt Sunday for the missing weapon.
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11-Year Wait To Buy Assault Rifles, Carbines For Armed Forces To End Soon: A Timeline
The long wait for modern firearms at India's borders could soon come to an end. The government today decided to invite gun manufacturers from around the world to sell 1,66,000 assault rifles and carbines worth Rs 3,547 crores for border troops under a fast track mechanism. This would enable "the Defence Forces to meet their immediate requirement fo...
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In Rs 3,547 Crore Deal, Assault Rifles, Carbines Purchase Fast-Tracked
A top government panel led by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday decided to purchase 1,66,000 assault rifles and battle carbines, the basic weapon used by soldiers, on a fast track basis for the armed forces.
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Our Rifle Works Flawlessly, Thanks: Government Manufacturer Takes On Indian Army
A home-made assault rifle rejected by the army last month "functioned flawlessly without any stoppages," says its indignant manufacturer, the government-run Ordnance Factory Board or OFB.
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Russian Maker Of AK-47s Banks On Asia To Join Defense Elite
Asia is a key part of Moscow-based Rostec State Corp.'s plan to become one of the world's top five defense companies within a decade, according to a senior executive.
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At Islamic State Camp, Evidence Of Intensive Training
The bunk beds that fill the rooms sleep more than 80 Islamic State recruits. On the walls, posters detail the components of Russian Kalashnikovs and American assault rifles.
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India Seeks 'Shoot To Kill' Hardware In Military Upgrade: Foreign Media
India's armed forces have embarked on a shopping spree for modern assault rifles, body armor and helmets, providing a potential boost to global arms suppliers.
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700 Bullets A Minute, 800 Metres Range: The Amethi-Made AK-203 Rifle
A joint venture company has been established for the indigenous production of AK-203, named 'Sher' in India, in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.
-
The AR-15: One Of America's Deadliest, Most Popular Guns Used In Trump Attack
The attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump with a semi-automatic rifle illustrates once again how easy it is for shooters in the US to get their hands on inexpensive, easy-to-use, military-style weapons.
-
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reviews Establishment Of Rifle Factory
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday reviewed the setting up of a factory for the production of AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh.
-
India Is Buying 72,400 Assault Rifles From American Firm To Replace INSAS
India has signed a contract with an American firm for 72,400 assault rifles at a cost of around Rs 700 crore, Defence Ministry officials have said.
-
Florida College Student Arrested With Automatic Rifle, Ammunition In Car
A University of Central Florida sophomore was arrested after police found an automatic weapon in his car on campus, according to university officials.
-
Central Forces, Special Police Units To Get 36,000 Modern Assault Rifles
A stockpile of over 36,000 modern AK-series assault rifles have been recently provided to central paramilitary forces and select state police units, a senior official said Tuesday.
-
Anti-Armour Bullets Acquired By Terror Groups Triggers Alarm In J&K
Bullets with steel core- a new addition into the ammunition of terror groups especially Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed- have triggered alarms within the security establishment as it has the capability to pierce a static bullet proof bunker used during counter-terrorism operations, officials said.
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Man Cuts His AR-15 Rifle In Half After Florida School Massacre, Video Is Viral
A video of a man cutting his semi-automatic weapon in half has gone viral following last week's mass shooting at a Florida high school, prompting a social media movement decrying easy access to high-powered assault rifles.
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Sri Lanka Police Lose Gun As Elephants Charge
Sri Lankan police who were charged by elephants as they staked out a cannabis farm dropped an automatic rifle as they ran for their lives, sparking a hunt Sunday for the missing weapon.
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11-Year Wait To Buy Assault Rifles, Carbines For Armed Forces To End Soon: A Timeline
The long wait for modern firearms at India's borders could soon come to an end. The government today decided to invite gun manufacturers from around the world to sell 1,66,000 assault rifles and carbines worth Rs 3,547 crores for border troops under a fast track mechanism. This would enable "the Defence Forces to meet their immediate requirement fo...
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In Rs 3,547 Crore Deal, Assault Rifles, Carbines Purchase Fast-Tracked
A top government panel led by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday decided to purchase 1,66,000 assault rifles and battle carbines, the basic weapon used by soldiers, on a fast track basis for the armed forces.
-
Our Rifle Works Flawlessly, Thanks: Government Manufacturer Takes On Indian Army
A home-made assault rifle rejected by the army last month "functioned flawlessly without any stoppages," says its indignant manufacturer, the government-run Ordnance Factory Board or OFB.
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Russian Maker Of AK-47s Banks On Asia To Join Defense Elite
Asia is a key part of Moscow-based Rostec State Corp.'s plan to become one of the world's top five defense companies within a decade, according to a senior executive.
-
At Islamic State Camp, Evidence Of Intensive Training
The bunk beds that fill the rooms sleep more than 80 Islamic State recruits. On the walls, posters detail the components of Russian Kalashnikovs and American assault rifles.
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India Seeks 'Shoot To Kill' Hardware In Military Upgrade: Foreign Media
India's armed forces have embarked on a shopping spree for modern assault rifles, body armor and helmets, providing a potential boost to global arms suppliers.
