India on Track to achieve 100% Indigenous AK 203 refiles by 2025: Maj Gen SK Sharma
Jul 18, 2025
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) July 18, 2025 (ANI): India is set to achieve full indigenous production of the AK-203 assault rifle by December 2025, marking a major step towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. According to Major General SK Sharma (SM, VSM), CEO & MD of Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the company has already delivered over 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army, with production ramping up at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi.