The military evaluation of the Garuda assault rifle marked a pivotal moment for Birla Defence Works.
After a year of relentless development and rigorous internal trials, the rifle was finally ready to face the ultimate test: evaluation by the Indian Armed Forces.
The big Army testing grounds near Dehradun were selected for this critical phase.
The region's diverse terrain and unpredictable weather made it an ideal location to test the rifle's adaptability and reliability under real-world conditions.
As the evaluation day arrived, the atmosphere was electric.
Senior officers from the Army, representatives from the Ministry of Defence, and experts from Birla Defence Works gathered to witness what could become the standard issue weapon for India's armed forces.
Chief Designer Raghav arrived early, accompanied by his core team, including Dr. Anita Kapoor, the ballistics expert, and Rajeev Singh, the lead mechanical engineer.
