Indian Army starts inducting 1st batch of 10,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles: Sources
Defence Ministry had signed a contract on February 12, 2019 to procure 72,400 7.6mm Sig Sauer assault rifles under fast-track procedures to equip the armed forces with more capable guns.
Dec 11, 2019, 09:08 AM 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
Defence Ministry clears procurement of 73,000 assault rifles from US for Indian Army
India will buy around 73,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles from US which will be used by troops deployed along the nearly 3,600-km border with China.
Feb 02, 2019, 23:04 PM IST
