Newington: SIG SAUER introduced a second procurement contract with the Authorities of India, Ministry of Defence to provide a further 73,000 SIG716 rifles. When accomplished, 145,400 SIG716 rifles can be in service with the Indian Military.
“We’re proud to be a associate within the modernisation effort of the Indian Military, and prouder nonetheless that the SIG716 rifle achieves the Ministry of Defence’s modernisation objectives with the second largest military on this planet,” started Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc.
The Authorities of India, Ministry of Defence first awarded SIG SAUER a contract for the SIG716 in 2019 for 72,400 riles. The profitable fielding and overwhelming soldier acceptance led to this follow-on award for a further 73,000 rifles.
“Because the preliminary fielding of the SIG716, we’ve obtained phenomenal end-user suggestions on the efficiency and reliability of the platform. All through this time, we’ve strengthened and additional solidified our partnership with the Indian Ministry of Defence and are honoured to earn their continued belief equipping their frontline squaddies.”
The SIG716 is an enhanced AR platform chambered in 7.62 NATO that includes a 16-inch barrel, M-LOK handguard, and a 6-position telescoping inventory. SIG SAUER designs and builds the SIG716 rifles for the Indian Military and for all of its prospects in the US.
SIG SAUER, Inc Press Launch, Newington, 26 August 2024
