From INSAS to AK-203: How India's 'Sher' assault rifle came to be
- Posted on September 19, 2026
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From INSAS to AK-203: How India's 'Sher' assault rifle came to be
The journey from INSAS to the indigenous AK-203 'Sher' involved years of negotiations, technical challenges and efforts to secure technology transfer from Russia. The article traces how India selected the AK-203, established a joint venture at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh and overcame hurdles to begin delivering the fully indigenous assault rifle to the Army.
