The Indian Army is doubling down on its order of SIG 715 model rifles, chambered in 7.62mm NATO. After announcing a deal last year to purchase 72,400 rifles made by New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer, this ...

New Delhi: In a major accomplishment for India's defence requirements, US-based ammunition and pistol manufacturer SIG SAUER has announced a second procurement with the Ministry of Defence to supply ...

Let’s begin by translating some acronyms: “DMR” stands for “Designated Marksman Rifle,” and refers to the Marine and Army tactic of equipping a highly skilled shooter in a platoon, or squad, with a ...

For various reasons, Indian soldiers still have a long wait on their hands to get new assault rifles. India has decided against progressing an INR7 billion ($91.9 million) repeat order, approved in ...

The Indian Army is going to place another order of 72,000 Sig 716 assault rifles from the United States, amid the ongoing dispute with China over boundary issue. The order for the second batch of the ...

The Indian Army will finally start receiving new small arms after a contract was signed with SIG Sauer in the US for 72,400 rifles of 7.62mm calibre. The MoD declared in a statement, ‘A contract for ...

The Ministry of Defence first awarded Sig Sauer a contract for the SIG716 in 2019 for 72,400 rifles. The successful fielding and overwhelming acceptance by soldiers led to this follow-on award for ...

The Indian army is close to purchasing two new rifles to replace its older 1B1 INSAS weapons. (Photo from DoD) The Indian Army is in the process of spending major dough, to the tune of USD $503 ...

SIG SAUER introduced the SIG716 Precision Marksman, a rifle platform designed with the military and law enforcement sharpshooter in mind. Building off of the SIG716’s field tested durability, the ...

Key point: Regardless of technical features, the selection of Emirati, American, and Russian rifles as the new service rifles of the Indian military could be a political move, balancing commitments ...

Amid the ongoing dispute with China over boundary issue, the Indian Army is going to place another order of 72,000 Sig 716 assault rifles from the United States. The order for the second batch of the ...