From Lee Enfield to AK 203 how the Indian Army’s service rifle evolved since Independence
Since Independence, the Indian Army‘s standard infantry rifle has undergone several major changes, shaped by evolving battlefields, operational requirements and advances in small-arms technology. The journey from the British Lee-Enfield to the Russian-origin AK-203 reflects the Army’s effort to balance firepower, reliability, weight and ammunition requirements.A service rifle is the standard-issue firearm provided to infantry…