America’s dangerous Sig Sauer rifles to be manufactured in India.
India has ordered an additional 73,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles from the United States. However, starting in 2025, these rifles will be manufactured only in India. US and Indian companies have signed an agreement for a joint venture to produce these rifles, in what is seen as an important step towards promoting self-reliance in India.
The tie-up between US-based Sig Sauer and India’s Nibe Industries is to produce assault rifles in India. Under this agreement, the rifles will be produced in India starting next year and will be delivered to the Indian Army within a year. This will ensure the supply of state-of-the-art weapons to the Indian Army and will also enhance India’s self-reliance in the defense sector.
Now rifles will be manufactured in India
Sig Sauer assault rifles are being used by soldiers in many countries, including India, but this will be the first time these rifles are manufactured in any other country besides the United States. Previously, Sig Sauer signed a contract with the Indian Army for 145,000 assault rifles.
What does the CEO of SIG Sauer say?
Announcing the partnership, Ron Cohen, CEO and President of Sig Sauer, said India has become its largest source of sourcing globally. He said plans are afoot to produce the complete product in India by 2025. The move is crucial to boost India’s defense production capabilities and self-reliance. SIG Sauer has been active in the Indian defense sector for the past 20 years and has purchased many defense equipment from India.
India is not just dependent on imports
India no longer relies solely on imports, but has also increased its arms exports. In 2023-24, India’s arms exports will exceed Rs 2.1 billion. A few years ago, India imported large quantities of weapons from the United States and France, but now it exports defense supplies to these countries, which shows the growing potential of India’s defense industry.
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