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: Sub-MOA accuracy up to 2.4 kmFully indigenous, reliable in diverse environments Multi-Barrel Machine Gun: 6,000 rounds/min, 1,000-yard rangeFuture upgrades for C-RAM and anti-aircraft roles |
| Significance | Self-reliance in defence manufacturingDecentralised production enhances supply chain securityExport potential (interest from Togo, Thailand)Diversifies India's defence production (complements UP's BrahMos manufacturing) |
| BrahMos Missile | Indo-Russian joint ventureRange: 290 km, speed: Mach 2.8Multiplatform (land, air, sea), operates in all weatherPotential customers: Vietnam, UAE, Indonesia |
| 'Make in India' Initiative | Launched to boost manufacturing sector, create jobs, increase GDP contributionPillars: New processes (ease of doing business), new infrastructure (industrial corridors, smart cities)Make in India 2.0: Focuses on 27 sectors for global manufacturing leadership |