India signs another deal for 73,000 assault rifles from the US

India has signed a new contract to import 73,000 SiG Sauer SiG-716 assault rifles from the US, adding to the 72,400 rifles previously acquired for Army use. This repeat order, valued at Rs 837 crore, is intended for frontline troops along the China and Pakistan borders. The procurement comes amid delays in the production of Russian AK-203 rifles in India.