India’s armed forces are moving beyond the long-serving INSAS rifle, adopting a dual-rifle approach built around two new platforms: Russia’s AK-203 and America’s SIG 716. The update aims to modernize infantry firepower and improve flexibility on the battlefield, signaling a broader overhaul of small-arms doctrine and procurement strategy for future operations.
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