DRDO has launched a fully indigenous assault rifle named ‘Ugram’, which has been designed to meet the Indian Army’s General Staff Qualitative Requirement (GSQR), which suggests it weighs lower than 4 kilograms.
The weapon has been developed in collaboration with a non-public agency, at Armament Research and Development Establishments (ARDE).
“We have been working on the design part of assault rifle for the last two-three years and with the help of Dvipa Armour India Ltd, we could realise this product in record time. This weapon is fully indigenous and matches international standards of similar calibre weapons,” an official stated.
He additional knowledgeable that particular care has been taken to guarantee dependable functioning with the in-service ammunition, and metal development of all crucial elements ensures “ruggedness and intuitive operations”
Rifle prototypes have been demonstrated to numerous senior Army officers and the Minister of Home Affairs, they knowledgeable.
The weapon will probably be topic to stringent trials by an unbiased skilled committee earlier than discipline consumer trials, the discharge stated.
The operational prototype of the 7.62 x 51mm assault rifle was unveiled by Dr S V Gade, director common (Armament & Combat Engineering Cluster) within the presence of A Raju, director of ARDE.
With inputs from PTI
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