INSAS Rifles Rejected By Indian Army
Dated 3/12/2007
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The Army has reported certain deficiencies in some batches of 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle, 5.56 mm Light Machine Gun (LMG). Small Arms Ammunitions, Tank Ammunitions and Delay Igniter. The Armed Forces have segregated the affected quantity of arms and ammunitions for investigation/repair/modification.
| Item | Reason |
|---|---|
| 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle | Problem of Oil Spray noticed. Periodical maintenance instructions have been amended and the design has been modified. |
| 5.56 mm INSAS Light Machine Gun | Accelerated User cum Reliability Trial was conducted as an exercise to improve the quality. As on outcome certain modifications in design have been considered. These are being validated for incorporation. |
| 125 mm High Explosive Ammunition | Burning Particles found during firing, due to use of Triple Base Propellant. Repair of segregated ammunition has been started and likely to be completed in next year. |
| 125 mm High Explosive Anti-Tank Ammunition | Burning Particles found during firing, due to use of Triple Base Propellant. Repair of segregated ammunition has been started and likely to be completed in next year. |
| 125 MM Fin Stabilized Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot | Quantity manufactured as per hybrid design approved by competent authority is being replaced and converted to original design to address the problem of burning particles found during firing. The repair is likely to be completed within 2007-08. |
| Igniter 4 Sec. Delay | This igniter, which is used for hand and rifle grenades, was found to have problems during storage at the depots. Design Improvement has been carried out and a new variety has been offered to the Army for trial evaluation. |
| Small Arms Cartridge 7.62 mm | Some ammunition became rusted during storage. The segregated ammunition has been repaired. |
| Small Arms Cartridge 5.56 mm | A small quantity of this ammunition segregated due to material design defects has been repaired. |
| Coat Combat ICK | A small quantity reported defective due to fitment problem is being replaced. |
