Nigeria Boosts Defense Industry with First 1,000 Homegrown DG-103 Rifles

[Starmix]

According to the report, the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G (DICON-D7G) has produced nearly 1,000 units of its upgraded DG-103 rifle within the first two months of operations at its Kaduna facility.

The report also stated that the weapon is a locally licensed version of the Russian Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifle, chambered for the 7.62×39-millimeter M43 cartridge.

The report added that DG-103 has a cyclic rate of about 600 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity of over 700 meters (2,297 feet) per second, and a firing range of up to 500 meters (1,640 feet).

In addition to the report, Osman Chennar, CEO of DICON-D7G, announced that the milestone was achieved during a briefing at the company’s Abuja headquarters, and said that these weapons have been successfully tested and passed; thus, certification was granted during the meeting with the operational standards of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies.


Source: The Defense Post

 

[eLdavis]

That's a good one, i just hope these weapons won't get in the hands of those who would want to scatter the country.

 

[Starmix]

That's a good one, i just hope these weapons won't get in the hands of those who would want to scatter the country.

President Tinubo might feel afraid of the message of President Trump to send the US troops into your country to destroy the terrorists. Hoping it is not propaganda by your defense force.