DRDO launches assault rifle ‘Ugram’ for Indian Army
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DRDO launches assault rifle ‘Ugram’ for Indian Army
Subject: Science and Tech
Section: Defence
Context:
- Ugram is a state-of-the-art assault rifle of the 7.62 x 51 mm caliber. It was launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday.
More on news:
- The Defence Acquisition Council in December gave a nod for procurement of 70,000 US-made SIG Sauer assault rifles.
About Ugram Assault Rifle:
- DRDO’s Pune-based facility Armament Research and Development Establishments (ARDE) along with Hyderabad-based Dvipa Armour India Private Limited, has developed the rifle .
- Ugram weighs less than four kilograms and has an effective range of 500 meters.
- It has been designed based on the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQRs) of the Indian Army.
- The rifle has a rivet-free design and is capable of firing in both single as well as full auto mode.
- The assault rifle has been designed for the operational requirements of armed forces, paramilitary and state police entities.
- We have followed the concept of Development cum Production Partner, DcPP for the speedy progress of the 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 defense and technology.
Concept of Development cum Production Partner
- Under this, the vendor is associated with us during the design and production too.
- After the product is made by the vendor, it will undergo the acceptance trials.
About SIG Sauer assault rifles:
- The SIG Sauer SIG516 is a rifle manufactured by SIG Sauer.
- It is a semi-automatic or select fire multi-caliber rifle.
- It fires from a closed bolt, and has a short-stroke pushrod piston system.
