Replacement
Due to the design issues associated with the INSAS, the Indian Army released a request for proposals (RfP) for a replacement rifle. The original RfP went out to 34 manufacturers. By November 2012, five companies remained, four of which include Sig-Sauer, Ceska, Beretta, and Colt. The replacement contract calls for no less than 60,000 rifles to be supplied. The gun must have at least two different barrel lengths, a max weight of 3.6 kg (7.9 lb), be able to mount an integrated grenade launcher, and have the ability to load and fire locally-produced ammunition.
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