Texas school shooting: 18-year-old gunman posted pic of 2 rifles on Instagram before leaving 21 dead
Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old gunman, was identified as the suspect in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on Tuesday and killed by police after the shooting.
May 25, 2022, 10:34 AM IST
Indian Army gets latest SiG Sauer rifles, ATVs along China border in Sikkim
The addition of ATVs will enhance capacity and will enable soldiers, especially those posted in harsh and challenging terrain to undertake their operational tasks with ease.
Feb 11, 2022, 20:46 PM IST
Russia delivers all the contracted 70,000 AK203 assault rifles to India
India's Ministry of Defence plans to procure 670,000 Ak203 assault riffles, and the 70,000 delivered is part of the overall objective. Rest all 600,000 will be manufactured in India's Amethi under a joint venture, the contract for which was signed 6th December 2021.
Jan 25, 2022, 21:21 PM IST
India signs contract for 72,400 Sig Sauer assault rifles for armed forces
The Sig Sauer assault rifles could be crucial in tactical operations of the Indian Army and may be given to troops stationed in areas on the border with China.
Feb 12, 2019, 17:48 PM IST
China develops 'Star Wars gun' which can fire at targets 1 kilometer away
The ZKZM-500 has the potential of becoming the most lethal weapon in the world with its energy beam reportedly capable of 'instant carbonisation' of skin and tissues.
Jul 02, 2018, 10:56 AM IST
India eyes AK-103 assault rifles, looks for deal to 'Make in India'
Indian officials are set to meet Russian counterparts to discuss a deal.
Apr 20, 2018, 19:16 PM IST
Florida shooting: Students take out march, urge lawmakers to ban assault rifles
Gun violence on public school and college campuses has become commonplace in the United States in the last several years.
Feb 22, 2018, 00:37 AM IST
Defence Ministry allows purchase of 7.40 lakh assault rifles for Armed forces
The Defence Ministry has cleared the proposal to buy 7.40 lakh assault rifles for the three services and will also procure light machine guns worth Rs 1,819 crore. The Narendra Modi government has also cleared the proposal for the purchase of 5,719 sniper rifles for the Army at the cost of Rs 982 crore.
Feb 13, 2018, 19:51 PM IST
Machine guns, battle carbines, assault rifles - Army finalises Rs 40,000 crore procurement plan to replace ageing weapons
The Army has finalised one of its biggest procurement plans for infantry modernisation.
Oct 29, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
Army turns down assault rifles manufactured by Ordinance Factory Board
With India still importing 65 percent of its military requirements, PM Modi has favoured making the country self-reliant in the defence sector.
Jun 21, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Defence Ministry on foreign shopping spree; eyes assault rifles, body armour, helmets for soldiers: Report
Bloomberg reported that the ministry may be purchasing 185,000 modern assault rifles from global markets.
Oct 28, 2016, 20:02 PM IST
