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Rank Structure : Indian Army

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Rank Structure : Indian Army The Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. It plays a crucial role in defending the nation's borders and maintaining internal security. The ranks in the Indian Army, in ascending order, are as follows: Sepoy/Rifleman: This is the lowest rank in the Indian Army. Sepoys serve as infantry soldiers and are the backbone of the army. Lance Naik: This rank is above Sepoy and is equivalent to a Lance Corporal in other military forces. Naik: Naik is the next higher rank, equivalent to a Corporal. They serve as team leaders and are responsible for the discipline and training of the soldiers under their command. Havildar: Havildar is equivalent to a Sergeant in other armies. They are responsible for the administration and supervision of a section or platoon. Naib Subedar: This rank is equivalent to a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). Naib Subedars are responsible for the training, welfare, and discipline of s
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  Assault Rifles: AK-203   The AK-203 is a Russian origin gas operated, magazine-fed, select fire assault rifle. It is one of the latest iterations of the AK series of assault rifles originally designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It was developed in 2010 by Kalashnikov Concern in Russia. The rifle was initially known as AK-103M before being renamed to AK-203 in 2019.   The prototype development of predecessor of AK-203 rifle, dubbed as AK-200 series began in 2007. The first prototype of AK-200 was developed and tested in 2010. In 2013, for the Ratnik programme AK-200 was modified and renamed as AK-103-3. In 2016, AK-200 series project was revived and upgraded the AK-103-3 assault rifle prototype with KM-AK kit developed as part of the Obvs programme. The upgraded assault rifle prototype was initially designated as AK-300 and then as AK-100M and finally in 2019 as AK-203. The Indian Army is procuring 670,000 AK-203 assault rifles to replace the INSAS, through a contract with Ru