Ugram

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched an indigenous assault rifle named ‘Ugram’, intended to meet the operational requirements of armed forces, paramilitary, and state police entities.

About assault rifle Ugram:

• The DRDO’s Pune-based facility Armament Research and Development Establishments (ARDE), with the help of Hyderabad-based Dvipa Armour India Private Limited (DAIPL), has developed an indigenous assault rifle named Ugram, which means ferocious.
• It was developed through a mission mode project.
  • A Mission Mode Project of the DRDO refers to a focused and time-bound development undertaken to achieve specific goals and objectives in the field of defence and technology.
• The rifle was designed based on the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQRs) of the Indian Army.
• It is a 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault rifle and has a 20-round magazine that fires robust and full auto mode.
• The rifle is effective for 500 metres and the weight of the rifle including the magazine is less than 4 kg.
• The ARDE has also established a dedicated barrel manufacturing facility on its campus.
  • It will manufacture barrels for various weapons in a quick time.

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