INSAS rifles not to blame for soldiers’ deaths: Defence ministry

[Zarvan]

SOURCE: IANS

The Centre on Wednesday refuted in the Delhi High Court that INSAS (Indian small arms system) rifles were to blame for the death of soldiers in Naxal strikes in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

The ministry of defence (MoD) told a division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath that “none of the court of inquiries conducted in the aftermath of the attacks blamed the indigenous rifles”.

Submitting a document before the bench, the ministry said INSAS rifles cannot be compared with other categories of weapons such as AK-47 assault rifles as both weapons had different features and were effective in different roles.

“The forces always use a combination of different weapons to meet the requirements in different theatres…it is precisely the reason that the elite forces like the National Security Guard are not using INSAS because their requirements are different from that of the army or other forces,” said the document.

It added that the 5.56 mm INSAS rifles were inducted into service in 1992-93 after extensive user trials and had undergone three cycles of upgradation.

The response of MoD was filed in response to a PIL filed by Lt. Colonel Deepak Malhotra (retd), who alleged that the government delayed the replacement of “these unreliable assault rifles” despite knowing for several years that they were of a “defective design and metallurgy”.

Questioning the effectiveness of the INSAS assault rifles, the PIL sought directions to the government to equip the soldiers of paramilitary forces – involved in counter- insurgency operations – with better rifles in a time-bound manner.

The defence ministry in 2012 replied in the Rajya Sabha that considering the technological developments, the plan was to replace the INSAS rifles with new assault rifles, the MoD said.

“Therefore, the ministry is in the process of procuring assault rifles through global route with the transfer of technology to Ordnance Factory Board. As such, the reply (in the Rajya Sabha) did not mention that the weapon was outdated or defective,” the ministry added.

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[JOEY TRIBIANI]

m.timesofindia.com/india/Army-to-get-new-assault-rifles-junk-INSAS/articleshow/17685938.cms

Dnt know why Their army want to dump that junk .

 

[SP!TF!R3]

m.timesofindia.com/india/Army-to-get-new-assault-rifles-junk-INSAS/articleshow/17685938.cms

Dnt know why Their army want to dump that junk .

because it is time to get something new..and we're trying to get it.

but that has nothing to do with INSAS' performance..every army wants new weapons

 

[JOEY TRIBIANI]

because it is time to get something new..and we're trying to get it.

but that has nothing to do with INSAS' performance..every army wants new weapons

Read the article first.

 

[SP!TF!R3]

Read the article first.

read it and similar ones for countless times..

if as accused,the rifles were defect,recently Oman wouldn't buy it and wouldn't make it Primary Weapon for its army.

MOD defend it,Army defend it(Even though they're asking a replacement),various other branches defend it.

what some branches are complaining about it is,its not 7.62 mm.and all of these branches has to conduct COIN or such,thus they're asking AK-47s.Indeed they're going to need AK-47 or such as it is required for their role,but that doesn't make INSAS "Faulty".

 

[Indian Patriot]

Submitting a document before the bench, the ministry said INSAS rifles cannot be compared with other categories of weapons such as AK-47 assault rifles

That's diplomatic for saying INSAS is inferior in front of an AK-47. No wonder nobody wants the INSAS not even IAF.

if as accused,the rifles were defect,recently Oman wouldn't buy it and wouldn't make it Primary Weapon for its army.

Got proof to back up your claim?

 

[Echo_419]

SOURCE: IANS

The Centre on Wednesday refuted in the Delhi High Court that INSAS (Indian small arms system) rifles were to blame for the death of soldiers in Naxal strikes in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

The ministry of defence (MoD) told a division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath that “none of the court of inquiries conducted in the aftermath of the attacks blamed the indigenous rifles”.

Submitting a document before the bench, the ministry said INSAS rifles cannot be compared with other categories of weapons such as AK-47 assault rifles as both weapons had different features and were effective in different roles.

“The forces always use a combination of different weapons to meet the requirements in different theatres…it is precisely the reason that the elite forces like the National Security Guard are not using INSAS because their requirements are different from that of the army or other forces,” said the document.

It added that the 5.56 mm INSAS rifles were inducted into service in 1992-93 after extensive user trials and had undergone three cycles of upgradation.

The response of MoD was filed in response to a PIL filed by Lt. Colonel Deepak Malhotra (retd), who alleged that the government delayed the replacement of “these unreliable assault rifles” despite knowing for several years that they were of a “defective design and metallurgy”.

Questioning the effectiveness of the INSAS assault rifles, the PIL sought directions to the government to equip the soldiers of paramilitary forces – involved in counter- insurgency operations – with better rifles in a time-bound manner.

The defence ministry in 2012 replied in the Rajya Sabha that considering the technological developments, the plan was to replace the INSAS rifles with new assault rifles, the MoD said.

“Therefore, the ministry is in the process of procuring assault rifles through global route with the transfer of technology to Ordnance Factory Board. As such, the reply (in the Rajya Sabha) did not mention that the weapon was outdated or defective,” the ministry added.

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INSAS rifles not to blame for soldiers’ deaths: Defence ministry | idrw.org

It was a great weapon in it's time

 

[Indian Patriot]

don't quote me further,as I'm shaking with fear...

As expected. Nothing but stupidity in your post.

First of all the pic you posted is of Nepali army and not Oman army. Secondly the rifle they are holding is NOT INSAS, you know so much about INSAS but you don't even know what it looks?

Thirdly the article you posted is from 2010 and completely inaccurate. If Oman army is using INSAS as standard weapon then obviously there will be RECENT pictures online of Oman army with the INSAS. At least search a pic of Oman army in military parade or something and see if you find any INSAS.

Kids these days!!

 

[Indian Patriot]

who lets the dog out...
how how how how....

Your master must have dozed off. Only probable explanation.

in every single link,its being reported that Oman uses INSAS..but who am I to say that...

So there must be at least ONE photo of Oman soldiers using INSAS,isn't it kid? Where is the pic?

You are right. You should stick to playing with your barbie doll, you are not grown enough as yet to take part in serious intelligent conversations.

of course its wrong..

It is wrong.

thats why I said don't quote..take the info or take a hike..

You are too young little boy to talk so highly. Don't shout so much, you are spilling your bowl of Cerelac.

INSAS is not in use with OMAN, period. Nepal was the only country to use INSAS and they criticised it heavily because of the weapons unreliability. If you don't know anything about a topic then it is better for you to keep away.