Sl No. | Item | Reasons |
1. |
5.56 mm INSAS Rifle |
Problem of Oil Spray noticed. Periodical maintenance
instructions have been amended and the design has been modified. |
2. |
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.
|
3. |
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. |
4. |
125 mm High Explosive Anti-Tank Ammunition |
5. |
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. |
6. |
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.
|
7. |
Small Arms Cartridge 7.62 mm |
Some ammunition became rusted during storage. The
segregated ammunition has been repaired. |
8. |
Small Arms Cartridge 5.56 mm |
A small quantity of this ammunition segregated due
to material design defects has been repaired. |
9. |
Coat Combat ICK |
A small quantity reported defective due to fitment
problem is being replaced. |
Rejection of Indigenous Weapons by Armed Forces
