CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India has signed the contract for Sig Sauer Assault Rifles with the US under fast track procurement (FTP) and as part of the agreement, India will get around 72,400 7.62mm rifles from US firm SiG Sauer in one year from this day, the officials said.

Detailed explanation-2: -India cancels Sig Sauer deal Most of the guns used by the Indian army are Indian-made INSAS (Indian National Small Arms System) and Russian Ak-47. Further, the outdated model and updated fighting conditions created a deep understanding to replace the currently used guns by the army.

Detailed explanation-3: -SIG 716 Patrol 7.62mm rifles were procured for the Indian Army units deployed along the border with Pakistan in Kashmir and for the counter-insurgency operations in the region.

Detailed explanation-4: -The SiG 716 assault rifle was chosen among several candidates because of its high caliber and extended range. It is also reportedly more lethal than the INSAS Rifle (5.56 x 51-millimeter) or the AK-47 (7.62 x 39-millimeter).

Detailed explanation-5: -The SIG-716 weighing 3.82 kgs, has an effective range of 600m and employs the heavier calibre 7.62 mm ammunition.