Defence Ministry begins process to acquire 6.5 lakh assault rifles under 'Make in India'
The new assault rifles will be manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board under the govt's 'Make In India' initiative.
Sep 01, 2018, 08:39 AM IST
Government speeds up procurement process of 1.85L rifles for army
The Army has been pressing for fast tracking the supply of the 7.62x51 mm guns and particularly sought immediate procurement of at least 65,000 rifles to enhance its fire power in border areas and in counter-terror operations.
Jul 09, 2017, 16:03 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
Three Naxals gunned down in Chattishgarh encounter
The incident took place in the forest area, located 12 km south of the main town.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:37 PM IST
New Hizbul Mujahideen video shows militants brandishing guns snatched from policemen in Kashmir Valley
A new terror video, which seems to have been made in an orchid of south Kashmir, has surfaced in which 12 militants can be seen brandishing weapons.
Oct 19, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
