KOLKATA, India, July 13 (Xinhua) -- India's anti-insurgency force will soon use a new generation assault rifles to combat rebels in Indian-controlled Kashmir and restive northeast states.
The new rifle, Excalibur, is being introduced to highlight both "make in India" of the government while strengthening combat capability of soldiers against the insurgents, said defense officials recently.
In phases all Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles will be replaced by Excalibur, a new and more sophisticated rifle developed by the Ishapore Rifle Factory here.
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