Lucknow, Aug. 26 -- The fully indigenous AK-203 rifle, named 'Sher', has successfully completed its firing trials at the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) facility in Korwa, Amethi, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office said on Wednesday.

The indigenous AK-203 'Sher' was manufactured at IRRPL in Korwa, Amethi.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister's Office shared, "India Cuts The Cord On Imports, Test-Fires Fully Indigenous AK-203 "Sher". The fully indigenous AK-203 'Sher', manufactured at Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) in Korwa, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, has successfully completed its firing trials."

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