Q. Korwa ordnance factory is manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in a joint venture with which country?
Answer:
Russia
Notes: The AK-203 Kalashnikov is a modern assault rifle that is being manufactured at the Korwa ordnance factory in UP's Amethi district.
The AK-203 project is carried out through a joint venture called Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd. The project seeks to manufacture over six lakh rifles over a 10-year period for a cost of Rs 5,124 crore. The first lot of 5,000 rifles will be delivered to the Indian army by March.