(Online Desk) Jago doubting Thomas’s of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘athmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative is reaping expected fruits. This becomes evident from how a Bengaluru-based four-year-old Indian weapons company has emerged as the lowest bidder for a contract to upgrade a small number of Indian Army’s AK-47 assault rifles. Yes, beating off competition from an established Israeli rival and getting a toehold in the Indian small arms market. The SSS Defence has edged out Israel’s Fab Defense that produces tactical equipment and weapon accessories, and has upgraded Kalashnikov rifles for the Indian Army. It has engaged as manufacturing small arms,...