NEGEV 7.62X51 mm LMG

March 20, 2020

Ministry of Defence has signed Rs. 880 crore contract for Light Machine Guns (LMG) with Israeli firm.

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The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence has signed the capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries for procurement of 16,479 LMGs at a cost of Rs 880 crore.
The contracted Negev 7.62X51 mm LMG is a combat proven weapon and currently used by several countries around the globe.
This LMG will greatly enhance the lethality and range of a soldier vis-a-vis the presently used weapon. This critically needed weapon will provide much needed combat power to the Armed Forces.

Source : Business Standard

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