Major Sharma

CEO and Managing Director, Indo-russian Rifles Private Irrpl

Search every verified Major Sharma interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Major General S.K. Sharma, CEO and Managing Director of Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), stated in July 2025 that India is on track to achieve 100% indigenous production of the AK-203 assault rifle by December 2025. He reported that IRRPL has delivered over 35,000 AK-203 rifles to the Indian Army, with production occurring at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi. Sharma noted that the company holds an order for more than 600,000 rifles from the Indian Army, with a plan to complete deliveries by the end of 2030. Sharma described the AK-203 as the "future" for Indian soldiers and emphasized the importance of a reliable assault rifle for soldier confidence. He stated that the rifle is currently at 50% indigenization, which will increase to 100% by the end of the year. Sharma also mentioned that several countries have expressed interest in the rifle, though he declined to specify which ones, and said that a decision on exports has yet to be made.