Rajasthan to Manufacture Rifles and Machine Guns Under 'Make in India'
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan to Manufacture Rifles and Machine Guns |
| Why in News | Rajasthan secured defence projects worth over Rs 1500 crore under 'Make in India' and 'Rising Rajasthan' initiatives. |
| Defence Manufacturing Hubs | Jodhpur and Jaipur for gun parts; Boranada for barrels. |
| Challenges | Meeting safety norms for ammunition storage (requires 8-10 km from inhabited areas). |
| Weapons Under Production | Military-Grade Sniper Rifle: <ul><li>Sub-MOA accuracy up to 2.4 km</li><li>Fully indigenous, reliable in diverse environments</li></ul> Multi-Barrel Machine Gun: <ul><li>6,000 rounds/min, 1,000-yard range</li><li>Future upgrades for C-RAM and anti-aircraft roles</li></ul> |
| Significance | <ul><li>Self-reliance in defence manufacturing</li><li>Decentralised production enhances supply chain security</li><li>Export potential (interest from Togo, Thailand)</li><li>Diversifies India's defence production (complements UP's BrahMos manufacturing)</li></ul> |
| BrahMos Missile | <ul><li>Indo-Russian joint venture</li><li>Range: 290 km, speed: Mach 2.8</li><li>Multiplatform (land, air, sea), operates in all weather</li><li>Potential customers: Vietnam, UAE, Indonesia</li></ul> |
| 'Make in India' Initiative | <ul><li>Launched to boost manufacturing sector, create jobs, increase GDP contribution</li><li>Pillars: New processes (ease of doing business), new infrastructure (industrial corridors, smart cities)</li><li>Make in India 2.0: Focuses on 27 sectors for global manufacturing leadership</li></ul> |