Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has developed a new 7.62-mm assault rifle for Indian Military

[Hindustani78]

The Ordnance Factory in Tiruchirapalli. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/new-rifle-ready-but-army-holds-fire/article18718727.ece

The force is planning to float a global tender despite Ordnance Board developing gun in record time
The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has developed a new 7.62-mm assault rifle for the Army, which will begin trials of the weapon in June.

But the Army remains unenthused about the gun and is going ahead with a global tender for procuring new rifles.

“The trials of the new 7.62x51mm assault rifle were to happen in May but got delayed. The first trial will now happen in the first half of June at the Rifle Factory, Ishapore. Eight rifles have been prepared for the trials,” a senior OFB official told The Hindu.

Work on the gun began on October 1, 2016 and was completed in a “record six months” as per the requirements of the Army, he said.

The rifle weighs 4.5 kg and is fully automatic. It has two firing modes, single shot and automatic, and has a lethal firing range of 500 metres.

“The function of a self-loading rifle (SLR) has been transferred to the new rifle,” the official said referring to the superior lethal effect of the SLRs used in the past.

The rifle also has a picatinny rail, a standard bracket on the gun, both above and below, where various accessories such as night-vision devices and under-barrel grenade launchers can be mounted. Basic trials were conducted during the development.

The trials this month will be before the Project Management Team (PMT) comprising representatives of the Army’s Infantry Directorate, the Rifle Factory, the Director-General, Quality Assurance, and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

“During the basic trials, the rifle fired 300 rounds non-stop,” the official said and added that two representatives from the Army’s Infantry Directorate were involved in the entire trial process.

Once the rifle clears the PMT trials, it will be put through extensive field trials.

The Army has an initial requirement of 1,85,000 guns and much more later.

The OFB has so far supplied over 10 lakh INSAS (Indian National Small Arms System) rifles to the Army so far and the plan is to replace all of them.

The indigenously built 5.56-calibre INSAS rifle was cleared for induction into the Army in 1999 and was fully inducted by 2004.

The Army has been trying to replace the INSAS and had launched an ambitious global tender for interchangeable barrels capable of firing both 5.56-mm and 7.62-mm-calibre bullets.

The tender for assault rifles with interchangeable barrels issued in December 2011 was cancelled in 2015 as none of the companies could meet the service quality specifications.

The Army has now decided to go for 7.62-mm calibre, and fresh General Staff Quality Requirements (GSQR) have just been issued.

 

[Suff Shikan]

Are we expecting copy of IMI Galil?

 

[Killswitch]

Pics are up. It is an INSAS Excalibur in 7.62x51. Black with P rails, iron sights, folding butt stock. Nothing special but if it passes trials it should be inducted over foriegn designs.

Mods might as well merge this with the existing thread please.

 

[#hydra#]

Are we expecting copy of IMI Galil?

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Even galil itself is an AK copy.

 

[Zer0reZ]

Indigenously built assault rifle set for Mhow test
ICHHAPORE (West Bengal): The indigenously developed 7.62mm x 51mm assault rifle has met the expectations of the project management team, comprising representatives from the Indian Army and defence agencies, in round one of its trials

The team found the rifle satisfactory on all aspects, barring one adjustment that it has sought before the next round of trials. P K Agarwal, additional general manager of Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI), confirmed that the trial was complete.

The RFI team is gearing up to make the adjustment before offering the rifle for the next round of trials at the Infantry School, Mhow (MP), which is the testing agency of the Indian Army.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Indigenously built assault rifle set for Mhow test
ICHHAPORE (West Bengal): The indigenously developed 7.62mm x 51mm assault rifle has met the expectations of the project management team, comprising representatives from the Indian Army and defence agencies, in round one of its trials

The team found the rifle satisfactory on all aspects, barring one adjustment that it has sought before the next round of trials. P K Agarwal, additional general manager of Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI), confirmed that the trial was complete.

The RFI team is gearing up to make the adjustment before offering the rifle for the next round of trials at the Infantry School, Mhow (MP), which is the testing agency of the Indian Army.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
11-August, 2017 14:47 IST
Assault Rifles

Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) successfully developed Rifle 5.56 x 45mm Excalibur in association with Army. The Gun has been tried by the Indian Army and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). RFI has already supplied around 20000 Nos. Excalibur Rifles to various Police Forces. The design of 5.56 x 45mm Assault Rifle Excalibur is established and proven.

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has indigenously developed 7.62 x 39mm Assault Rifle (Ghaatak) for MHA Units and Police Forces. After elaborate evaluation, State and Central Police Forces have placed order of around 5000 Nos. out of which OFB has already supplied 1230 Nos. The Indian Army and Indian Navy will be evaluating the weapon.

RFI had developed 5.56 x 45mm INSAS 1C Assault Rifle in the year 2015-16. The Rifle was extensively evaluated by Army and was able to achieve reliability of international standards.

However, in August, 2016, Army changed the calibre of the Assault Rifle from 5.56 x 45mm to 7.62 x 51mm. As a result of this change of calibre, the indigenous Assault Rifle of 5.56 x 45mm Calibre could not be inducted in Army.

Case for declaring an equipment ‘Obsolete’ is taken up by Line Directorate, Army Headquarters (Infantry Directorate, Army Headquarters for Small Arms). No further provisioning for said equipment and spares is done thereafter. Line Directorate caters for introduction of new equipment as replacement for equipment which it plans to phase out.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri M Chandrakasi in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

RIFLE EXCALIBUR 5.56 MM

Derived from the famous INSAS weapon systems of India which have been tested in large scale infantry combat, anti-terrorist and mob control situations, this weapon is called the INSAS EXCALIBUR MARK-I incorporates, in addition to the features of earlier INSAS Weapons, certain characteristics which makes it truly the ultimate sword- �THE EXCALIBUR�. The reasons for calling it Excalibur are that it incorporates the features of a weapon which is rugged for battlefield engagements and at the same time capable of being light and easy to handle during low intensity conflict and CQB situations. It has ergonomically designed with folding butt and can fire 20-30 rounds magazines. It is also fitted with picaatinny rails for mounting of opto electronic devices.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Calibre
5.56mm

Length-Butt Folded/Butt Extended
665mm/895mm

Weight without Magazine
3.81 kg.

Weight with Full Magazine
4.03 kg

Weight of Empty Magazine
0.09 kg.

Magazine Capacity
20/30 rounds

Length of Barrel
400 mm

Barrel Chamber and Bore
Chrome Plated

Rifling (No. of Grooves/Twist/Direction)6/1 turn in 200 /RH

Sight ( Front /Rear/ Range Graduation/Radius)

Post type/aperture/200 mm & 400mm/475mm

System of Operation
Gas operated

Mode of Fire
i). Single Shot ii) Automatic

Rate of Fire ( rounds/min)
650 to 700

Effective range
400 m

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5.56 mm Assault Rifle (Fixed Butt)

Out come of the untiring effort of a dedicated group of design engineers, this light weight Assault rifle is intended for use by Infantry operating without continuous logistic support and in adverse conditions as in jungles, mountains and difficult terrain.

This gas operated special elite weapon has a unique feature in respect of its mode of firing and safety.

The Rifle can fire in single shot, three round burst and also automatic mode. A simple action of lever change situated conveniently provides applied safety.

Additional mechanical safety is provided by means of Safety Sear and built-in 'delay' in breech mechanism.

This is versatile and compact weapon. Exceptional ease of assembly and dismantling, chrome plated barrel and chrome plated pin firing give the weapon distinct advantages over similar weapons available world over. It is robust and can withstand rough handling.

It has unparalleled accuracy and its chamber is compatible with NATO ammunition SS 109 & M 193.

It is fitted with simple mount for sighting aids such as Passive Night Sight/Daylight Telescope.

Furniture items are made of impact resistant Plastics and vapocured in leaf brown/ black colour. Its attractive looks inspire confidence.

Magazines are made of transparent plastic (UV stabilised pre-coloured poly carbonate Resin) with 20 Rds. Capacity.

This Rifle is supplied with a multi purpose Bayonet and its Eliminator Flash is designed to adopt Blank Firing & Grenade Launching attachment.

TECHNICAL DATA
Calibre 5.56 mm

Length of weapon
960 mm

Weight of weapon
Without magazine 4.15 kg.
With full magazine4.5 kg.

Recoil Energy
4.45 Joules

Barrel
Chrome plated

PNS/Day light Telescope
Provided

Range
400 m

Mode of Firing Single shot, three round burst and automatic- Gas operated.


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5.56 mm INSAS Rifle (Foldable Butt)

It resembles 5.56 mm Assault Rifle Fixed Butt in all other features except that the Fixed Butt is replaced with a foldable type of Butt to shorten the overall length and it does not include automatic mode of firing.

It is most suitable for combat from ICV and in Para Troopers role.

TECHNICAL DATA :
Calibre 5.56mm

Length in folded condition
750 mm

Weight of weapon
Without magazine 4.25 kgs.
With full magazine 4.6 kgs.

Recoil Energy
4.43 Joules

Barrel
Chrome plated

PNS/Daylight Telescope
Provided


Range 400 m
Mode of Firing Single shot, three round burst. Gas operated.


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Rifle 5.56 mm INSAS (Fixed Butt)

Accurate lightweight rifle, compact and handy, suitable for terrestrial and maritime assignments.

Gas-operated rifle can fire in single shot and three round burst (TRB) for conservation of ammunition. A simple action of lever change allows selection of single shot, TRB and safe position.

Additional mechanical safety is provided by means of safety sear and built-in delay in breech mechanism.

Easy to assemble and dismantle, chrome-plated barrel and chrome-plated pin firing ensures maintenance free long life.

Compatible with NATO standard ammunition 5.56 x 45 mm SS 109, M 193.

Quick mounting of Passive Night Sight/ Daylight Telescope.

Stock, Pistol Grip and Hand Guard made of impact resistant plastic in leaf brown colour.

Magazines are made of transparent UV stabilised polycarbonate Resin.

Multipurpose bayonet functions as Saw, Wire cutter, Bottle opener, Knife, Screw driver, Hammer and Dagger.

Eliminator Flash is designed to adopt Blank firing attachment.

Block gas and grenade sight provided for firing multimode grenade and M-36 grenade.

SPECIFICATIONS :
Calibre (mm) 5.56

Muzzle Velocity (m/s)
900

Length of Rifle (mm)
Without Bayonet 960
With Bayonet 1110

Weight of Rifle (Kg)
Without Magazine & Bayonet 4.15

Effective Range (m)400

Range for Grenade (m)
Multi Mode
M 36

200
150

Magazine Capacity (Rounds) 20

Cyclic Rate (Rounds/min) 600 to 650

Trigger Pull (Kg) 2.10 to 4.00

Recoil Enegry (Joules) 4.43

Barrel Groove
6 grooves R.H
1 in 200 mm.

Sight Fore sight : Post Type

Rear sight : Aperture type

Type of fire Single, 3 Round Burst

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
31-August, 2017 16:10 IST
Press Communique

Government Retires 13 Group ‘A’ Officers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)

The ordnance factories under the administrative control of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence are managed by the officers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS), which is an organized Group 'A' Central Service. The Service is responsible to ensure that the ordnance factories are always geared to cater to the varied logistical needs of the Armed Forces. Indian Ordnance Factories Service provides requisite leadership to the 39 Ordnance Factories employing about 1 lakh employees.

The Government is taking various steps to improve the performance of Ordnance Factories by making its officers accountable to ensure delivery of quality products to Armed Forces of the nation in prescribed timelines.

One of the steps taken in this direction was to initiate rigorous screening of overall performance of its officers based on their entire service records in pursuance of instructions contained in the Fundamental Rule 56(j) and Rule 48(1)(b) of Central Civil Service(Pension) Rules, 1972 and prematurely retire the officers whose overall performance is not found upto the mark.

The Government, after having assessed the overall performance of officers of Indian Ordnance Factories Service, following the prescribed procedure, has decided to retire its 13 Group 'A' officers from Government service in public interest due to their overall unsatisfactory performance.

 

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[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-sacks-13-officers-of-ordnance-factory/article19595592.ece

First-ever performance review of IOFS

The government on Thursday sacked 13 gazetted officers after the first-ever performance review of the Indian Ordnance Factory Services (IOFS).

IOFS officers, of the Group A Central Service, manage the 39 ordnance factories under the administrative control of the Department of Defence Production in the Defence Ministry. “Having assessed the overall performance of officers of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service, following the prescribed procedure, the government has decided to retire its 13 Group ‘A’ officers in public interest because of their overall unsatisfactory performance,” the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

CAG’s views

This development comes after a report by the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) which presented a dismal picture of the quality and availability of ammunition from the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). “Shortfall in meeting the production target by OFB continued. Further, a majority of the cases of procurement from other than the OFB, which were initiated by the Army Headquarters during 2009-13, were pending as of January 2017,” said the report presented early this month.

There have been attempts in the recent past to improve the performance of ordnance factories by making officers to ensure delivery of quality products to the armed forces within the prescribed time lines.

Rule book

The statement added that one of the corrective measures was to “initiate a rigorous screening of overall performance of officers based on their entire service records.” This is as per the instructions contained in the Fundamental Rule 56(j) and Rule 48(1)(b) of the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972, and prematurely retire the officers whose performance is not found up to the mark.

Someone who has put in 30 years of service or is above 50 in a Group A service will be in the rank of Director or Joint Secretary. “They will get pensionary benefits according to the number of years they have served,” a source said.

 

[deep.ocean]

Lol these lizards of OFBs are making fun of us, every other day they are coming with new rifle. WTF, they are making rifle or making fool of indian public.

Need to shoot these jokers with their new gun.

 

[Hindustani78]

The ministry is also examining a proposal to revamp the board in line with the recommendations made by an expert panel, headed by lieutenant general DB Shekatkar (retd).
india Updated: Sep 01, 2017 19:42 IST

Rahul Singh
Hindustan Times, New Delhi

The government says it has started implementing 65 of the 188 recommendations but those pertaining to restructuring the factory board were still under consideration. (File Photo)

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...e-factories/story-KX6KvXcYr8yzG2Jm3AQsTO.html


The government will ease out 13 senior defence ministry bureaucrats for the repeated failures of the state-owned ordnance factories to meet the shortfall in ammunition and poor quality of products.

The Indian Ordnance Factories Service officers, who would be given a three-month termination notice, were being prematurely retired after an assessment of their performance, the ministry said on Thursday.

“The government is taking various steps to improve the performance of ordnance factories by making its officers accountable to ensure delivery of quality products to armed forces in prescribed timelines,” the ministry said in a statement.

In a report tabled in Parliament in July, the national auditor warned that the army’s ammunition stock was running low and the shortage would limit the force’s ability to fight a prolonged war. The Comptroller and Auditor General also raised questions about quality and quantity of ammunition supplied by the Ordnance Factory Board, which oversees 39 manuunits.

The ministry, sources said, was also examining a proposal to revamp the board in line with the recommendations made by an expert panel, headed by lieutenant general DB Shekatkar (retd).

The government on Wednesday said it had started implementing 65 of the 188 recommendations but those pertaining to restructuring the factory board were still under consideration.

The board’s factories make tanks, armoured personnel carriers, ammunition, bombs, rockets, anti-aircraft guns, parachutes and small arms. The auditor had also blamed the board for delays in replacing rejected and unserviceable ammunition.

The IOFS is tasked with ensuring that the ordnance factories meet the military’s needs.

Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia (retd), one of the experts on the Shekatkar panel, told HT the board’s revamp was critical as the quality of ammunition was not only suspect but also more expensive than “stuff available outside”.

“The recommendations that are being implemented are the low-hanging fruit. More needs to be done,” said Bhatia, who heads the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, a defence ministry think tank.

 

[#hydra#]

Lol these lizards of OFBs are making fun of us, every other day they are coming with new rifle. WTF, they are making rifle or making fool of indian public.

Need to shoot these jokers with their new gun.

A group of engineering proffesors got in a plane
Before closing the doors, the flight attendants told them that the plane had been built by their own students. Scared, all of the teachers ran out of the plane, except one. The pilot came to him and asked him why he was so relaxed. The proffesor said "I know my students very well. And I'm sure that if this plane is really built by them, the thing won't even start!"

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
07-September, 2017 18:26 IST
DPSUs and OFB in Support of Central Armed Police Forces

The Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed on the need to become more indigenous in Defence Production. She appreciated the consistent efforts being made by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factories (OFs) in this direction. She was speaking on the occasion of handing over of several products developed by DPSUs and OFs to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) here today.

The Minister of Home Affairs Shri Rajnath Singh, who also graced the occasion, said that India wants to reduce its dependence on defence imports and ‘Make in India’ is the right initiative to achieve that. He expressed satisfaction that the indigenous content has increased in the defence production and hoped that fully indigenous products will be produced by the DPSUs and OFs in the very near future. The Minister also said that there is a need to design light weight bullet-proof jackets and helmets for the Forces.

The products which were handed over to the CAPFs were an armoured bus and bullet-proof jackets by the CMD, MIDHANI Dr. Dinesh Kumar Likhi to DG CRPF Shri RR Bhatnagar. An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was handed over by the CMD HAL Shri T Suvarna Raju to DG CRPF and small arms like Assault Rifle and Carbine by the DGOF and Chairman OFB Shri SC Bajpai to DG CRPF. An All Terrain Vehicle was handed over by the CMD BEML Shri Deepak Kumar Hota to DG BSF Shri KK Sharma.

The function was attended by the Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta, several senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, DPSUs and OFB.

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