Indian Army Inducts Indigenously Designed ASMI Submachine Gun
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Northern Command of Indian Army orders 550 ASMI submachine guns. |
| Cost | Rs 4.26 crores. |
| Manufacturer | Hyderabad-based Lokesh Machine Limited. |
| First Indigenously Designed Weapon | First indigenously designed and manufactured weapon inducted into the Indian Army. |
| Meaning of ASMI | "Asmita" (Pride in English). |
| Design | Developed by DRDO's ARDE in Pune, in collaboration with the Indian Army. |
| Manufacturing Location | Toorpan factory in Medak district, Telangana. |
| Material Used | Aerospace-grade aluminium. |
| Specifications | Single unibody 9×19 mm caliber, weighs under 2.4 kg, 32-round magazine, 800 rounds per minute firing rate. |
| Comparison with Competitors | Lighter than Uzi and MP5 by 10-15%. |
| Potential Buyers | National Security Guards (NSG), Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF). |
| Significance | Boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign and indigenization of weapons systems. |