India’s first long-range revolver ‘Prabal’ to be launched on August 18

India’s first long-range revolver ‘Prabal’ to be launched on August 18

• In a significant stride towards indigenous manufacturing and innovation, the state-owned company Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is all set to unveil ‘Prabal‘, India’s first long-range revolver. The launch date is marked for August 18, ushering in a new era of personal defense firearms.
• Founded in 2021, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) is a government-owned entity located in the Armapur locality of Kanpur.
• Comprising eight factories from the former Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), AWEIL plays a pivotal role in producing defense products for various applications.
• With a focus on manufacturing small arms and artillery guns, AWEIL serves the needs of the Indian Armed Forces, foreign military entities, and domestic civilian markets.
• The company’s exceptional capabilities are evident through its recent accomplishment—an order valued at Rs 6,000 crore to manufacture defense products, including 300 ‘Sarang’ cannons for the Indian Army and contracts totaling Rs 450 crore from European countries.

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Published date : 17 Aug 2023 11:28AM