Overview
- The Ministry of Defence signed the Rs 659.47 crore agreement on October 15, 2025, to fit 7.62x51 mm SIG 716 rifles with image‑intensifier night sights.
- The sights enable accurate engagements up to 500 metres under starlight, representing a significant improvement over existing Passive Night Sights.
- A consortium led by MKU Ltd with Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd will deliver the systems along with associated accessories.
- Officials said the enhancement will help soldiers fully exploit the SIG 716’s longer effective range in low‑light conditions.
- The ministry did not announce a delivery timeline, while noting expected opportunities for MSMEs involved in components and raw materials.