New Delhi [India], October 15 (HBTV): The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract worth INR 659.47 crore for the procurement of night sights (image intensifiers) for the 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle, along with associated accessories for the Indian Army, the ministry said in an official release.
The night sight will enable soldiers to fully utilise the longer effective range of the SIG 716 assault rifle. According to the ministry, the newly procured equipment will allow accurate engagement of targets up to an effective range of 500 metres, even under starlit conditions, and will provide a significant improvement over the currently fielded passive night sights (PNS).
The procurement has been classified as a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, with over 51 per cent indigenous content, marking a major step towards Aatmanirbharata (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.
The ministry added that this initiative is expected to enhance domestic defence industry capabilities and generate opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) involved in component manufacturing and raw material supply chains.
The contract was signed with a consortium comprising M/s MKU Ltd (Lead Member) and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd on October 15, 2025.
(ANI)