Adani Defence Delivers First Batch of 2,000 LMGs to Indian Army Ahead of Schedule
Adani Defence And Aerospace has delivered the initial batch of 2,000 7.62 mm-calibre 'Prahar' light machine guns to the Indian Army, completing the delivery ahead of the contracted schedule as part of a larger 'Make in India' order.
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Adani Defence delivers first batch of 2,000 LMGs to Army ahead of schedule
The delivery of the first batch of the 7.62 mm-calibre weapon, manufactured at the company’s small arms complex on the outskirts of Gwalior, was completed in seven months well ahead of the contracted schedule. The company spokesperson said the total order for the LMGs stands at around 40,000. The LMG weighs 8 kg and is 1,100 mm long and it has an effective range of 1,000 m, according to the company’s data. Prahar has a rate of fire of 600–750 rounds per minute.
By SURENDRA SINGH
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The 7.62 mm-calibre weapons are part of a larger order of over 40,000 guns and have been produced in India under the 'Make in India' programme.
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