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Indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ Rifle Test-Fired by IRRPL

26 August 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYIndigenous AK-203‘Sher’ RifleTest-Fired byIRRPL26 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

IRRPL fired the first AK-203 ‘Sher’ assault rifle that has been built entirely with Indian parts and materials.

Key facts

  • Maker: Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL).
  • Model: AK-203 ‘Sher’, fully indigenised.
  • Contract: ₹5,200 crore for 6,01,427 rifles.
  • Link: supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat and localisation of defence production.

Exam angle

  • Firm: IRRPL; rifle name: Sher.
  • Quantity under the contract: 6,01,427.

Test yourself

1. Which firm test-fired the first fully indigenous AK-203 'Sher' rifle?

Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited produced and test-fired it.

2. How many AK-203 rifles does the ₹5,200-crore contract cover?

The contract covers 6,01,427 rifles.

3. The indigenisation of the AK-203 'Sher' rifle supports which national initiative?

The notes link it to Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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