SIG 716 Rifle:
The Union Ministry of Defence recently signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S., and deliveries are expected to be completed by end-2025.
- SIG 716 Rifle is an American-made automatic assault rifle.
- It is manufactured by the United States firearms maker, Sig Sauer.
- In India, the army has extensively integrated the SIG 716 into its ranks, particularly for troops operating in mountainous areas and critical border regions.
- The rifle has a total length of 34.39 inches and a barrel length of 15.98 inches.
- Its total weight is 3.58 kg.
- It has a higher recoil and higher calibre, meant to shoot-to-kill targets at 600 metres.
- These rifles have a high-powered 7.62x51mm caliber, offering longer range and greater lethality than the existing INSAS and AK-47 rifles currently in service of Indian armed forces.
- Its gas piston system enhances reliability and reduces maintenance needs.
- The modularity of the SIG 716 allows for easy adaptation to various roles through the simple addition of accessories on its Picatinny rail, making this rifle extremely versatile for armed forces and specialized tactical units.
