{
  "id": 2644400,
  "title": "Big milestone: India’s 1st 100% indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ made, test-fired in Amethi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/big-milestone-indias-1st-100-indigenous-ak-203-sher-made-test-fired",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T20:14:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/big-milestone-indias-first-100-indigenous-ak-203-sher-assault-rifle-made-test-fired-at-amethi-factory/articleshow/133430940.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a historic milestone for India's indigenous defence production, the first 100% indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, codenamed 'Sher', has been successfully manufactured and test-fired by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Maj Gen S K Sharma, CEO & MD of IRRPL, announced this significant achievement, emphasizing that every component and input material of the rifle is sourced from Indian industry, marking a true end-to-end '100% Genuine Indigenisation' of the weapon. The test included burst firing, with positive initial results. IRRPL aims to ramp up production to deliver one 'Sher' rifle every 100 seconds. By optimizing capacity and delivery timelines, IRRPL anticipates delivering up to 6 lakh of these locally made rifles to the Indian Army, potentially a year ahead of schedule. The AK-203 rifle, an upgraded version of the Kalashnikov platform, boasts advanced features like modular accessory rails, high-precision targeting, and an impressive rate of 700 rounds per minute with an effective range of up to 800 meters. It is poised to replace the aging INSAS rifles in the Indian military.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "India's first 100% indigenous AK-203 'Sher' rifle manufactured in Amethi.",
    "Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) achieved milestone with test firing.",
    "IRRPL plans to deliver 6 lakh 'Sher' rifles to Indian Army ahead of schedule."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}