CRPF sends 21, 000 plastic bullets to Kashmir to reduce pellets usage
The bullets, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by the Ordnance factory based in Pune, can be fitted in the AK series of assault rifles and will be an alternative to the much-criticised pellet shotguns.
Oct 07, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
Government speeds up procurement process of 1.85L rifles for army
The Army has been pressing for fast tracking the supply of the 7.62x51 mm guns and particularly sought immediate procurement of at least 65,000 rifles to enhance its fire power in border areas and in counter-terror operations.
Jul 09, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
