Our Rifle Works Flawlessly, Thanks: Government Manufacturer Takes On Indian Army
the news a few weeks ago that the army had, after trials of the new 7.62mm x 51mm
Assault Rifle, concluded that it failed basic tests including being too noisy and indiscreet
for combat.
The Indian Army has a requirement for 1,85,000 Assault Rifles. (Representational image)
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.
the news a few weeks ago that the army had, after trials of the new 7.62mm x 51mm Assault Rifle, concluded that it failed basic tests including being too noisy and indiscreet for combat. A report from the army to the Defence Ministry said that the indigenous rifle "requires comprehensive design analysis and improvement."
In response, Dr U Mukherjee, the spokesperson of the gun manufacturer, said that a top Army General fired the rifle during trials and it delivered like a dream.
The Indian Army has a requirement for 1,85,000 Assault Rifles. With each rifle with associated equipment (such as sights) likely to cost approximately a lakh, the total value of the mega-contract could be worth approximately Rs.1850 crores.
the news a few weeks ago that the army had, after trials of the new 7.62mm x 51mm Assault Rifle, concluded that it failed basic tests including being too noisy and indiscreet for combat. A report from the army to the Defence Ministry said that the indigenous rifle "requires comprehensive design analysis and improvement."
In response, Dr U Mukherjee, the spokesperson of the gun manufacturer, said that a top Army General fired the rifle during trials and it delivered like a dream.
The Indian Army has a requirement for 1,85,000 Assault Rifles. With each rifle with associated equipment (such as sights) likely to cost approximately a lakh, the total value of the mega-contract could be worth approximately Rs.1850 crores.
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