India's first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by the Indian Army and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This was informed by the Defence Ministry on January 14, 2021.
The machine pistol has been named 'Asmi', which means self-respect, hard work and pride.
DRDO said in a statement that 3D Printing process has been used in designing and prototyping of various parts of the pistol including trigger components made by metal 3D printing.
I congratulate @DRDO_India & @adgpi for jointly developing India's first indigenous 9mm machine pistol, in a record time of four months.
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) January 15, 2021
In line with PM Shri @narendramodi 's vision of #AtmanirbharBharat, this weapon has immense potential for both domestic & export markets. pic.twitter.com/5pXNL7sYh5
Significance |
| The weapon has a huge potential in the Armed forces as it can be used as a personal weapon by commanders, tank and aircraft crews for various missions including close quarter battle, counter insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. The weapon will also find huge employability with the central and state police organizations as well as VIP protection duties and Policing. |
Key Highlights
• DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune and Army's infantry school in Mhow jointly developed and designed the pistol.
• The pistol has been developed in a record time of four months.
• It is likely to have production cost under Rs 50,000 each.
• It also likely to be considered as a potential for exports.
• The machine pistol has an upper receiver made from aircraft-grade aluminium and a lower receiver from carbon fibre and fires the in-service 9mm ammunition.
The development is a small step to achieving self reliance in the defence sector in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmnirbhar Bharat .
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