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What all weapons are used by Indian army?
Small arms
| Handguns | ||
|---|---|---|
| SIG-716 i | Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| IMI Tavor TAR-21 | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| M4 carbine | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| T91 assault rifle | Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO |
What is the main gun used by Indian army?
Currently the INSAS assault rifles are being replaced in the army with the AK-203 assault rifles and the SIG 716i designated marksman rifles. The LMG variant of INSAS is being replaced with the IWI Negev.
Which is the most powerful weapon of Indian army?
TOP 10 MOST POWERFUL WEAPONS OF THE INDIAN MILITARY
- PINAKA MLRS.
- PAD/ AAD BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE (BMD) SYSTEM.
- NAMICA (NAG MISSILE CARRIER)
- P-8I NEPTUNE.
- INS VIKRAMADITYA AND KOLKATA CLASS DESTROYERS.
- PHALCON AWACS.
- INS CHAKRA.
- BRAHMOS MISSILE.
Does India use M16?
Significantly, these will be India’s first major purchases of a US-made rifle. Apart from small consignments of M16 rifles for the SFF in the 1960s and M4s for the Special Forces over a decade ago, the Indian army has used European rifles, the FN-FAL, AK-47 type weapons and the indigenous INSAS rifles.
Which pistol is used by Indian police?
The Pistol Auto 9mm 1A also known as IOF 9mm pistol is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Rifle Factory Ishapore. It’s a licensed copy of the Browning Hi-Power, made using tooling acquired from John Inglis and Company. It is the main service pistol of Indian military and police units.
Which gun is given to SI?
One Glock pistol will be given to the incharge of the PCR van, generally an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) or sub-inspector (SI) level officer, while an MP5 will be given to the gunman.