(a) the details of instances in the last five years when the Armed Forces have rejected
the indigenous Defence equipment manufactured by the Public Sector Undertakings and other
organizations under the Ministry; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE PRODUCTION (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) The Army has reported certain deficiencies in some batches of 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle,
5.56 mm Light Machine Gun (LMG). Small Arms Ammunitions, Tank Ammunitions and Delay Igniter.
The Armed Forces have segregated the affected quantity of arms and ammunitions for
investigation/repair/modification.
(b) A statement is attached.