Context: At the ongoing India-Uzbek exercise Dustlik-II at Ranikhet, Uzbek troops learnt the handling of SIG-716 assault rifles, recently inducted into service by the Army.
About the rifle:
The SIG Sauer SIG516 is a firearm manufactured by SIG Sauer.
The SIG516 is a semi-automatic multi-caliber rifle, intended for civilian and law enforcement markets.
India: Order placed for 72,400 units of SIG 716i model. In December 2019, the first batch of 10,000 rifles was delivered to the Indian Army’s Northern Command.
Place of origin: Germany and United States
An additional order for 72,000 rifles was confirmed by SIG Sauer in July 2020.
