Indian Army to equip 2,220 AK-47 rifles with thermal imaging sights
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The Indian Army's Northern Command is procuring 2,220 thermal imaging sights for AK-47 rifles to improve night operations for Rashtriya Rifles units.
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- The Indian Army plans to install thermal imaging sights on 2,220 AK-47 rifles used by Rashtriya Rifles units in the Northern Command.
- This technology enables soldiers to detect individuals in the dark from up to 500 meters and identify weapons from 150 meters.
- The sights feature digital zoom, recording capabilities, and long battery life to support night operations.
- Enhanced equipment allows troops to better counter militant threats and improve mission effectiveness.
What to watch next
- Completion of the tender process on the GeM portal
- Field deployment of the upgraded thermal-equipped rifles
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NamedIndia · Rashtriya Rifles · Indian Army · Northern Command · Vijay Sagar Dhiman
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