100% Indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ Rifle

In August 2026, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) successfully tested the first 100% indigenised AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle.

Key Points

Joint Venture: IRRPL is a joint venture involving Indian DPSUs, Concern Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport.
Complete Indigenisation: Every component and input material used in the rifle is sourced from Indian industry.
Successful Testing: The prototype successfully underwent firing, including burst firing, with encouraging results.
Production Target: IRRPL aims to produce one AK-203 rifle every 100 seconds.
Army Supply: IRRPL has a ₹5,200-crore contract to supply 6,01,427 rifles to the armed forces.
Delivery Timeline: The company aims to complete deliveries by December 2030, ahead of the original 2032 deadline.