New Delhi: In a joint collaboration, the DRDO and Indian Army designed and developed India’s first “Make in India” 9mm machine pistol “Asmi” a year ago. The weapon weighs around 2 kilograms.
In the recently concluded DefExpo 2022 in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, the machine pistol Asmi was showcased. According to media reports, the home ministry and Indian Navy have tested it and found to be advantageous for them.
The Amit Shah-headed home ministry want this system for the central armed police forces (CAPFs), like the CISF, CRPF, ITBP, BSF, and SSB. Private company Lokesh Machine Limited will manufacture these pistols, which costs ₹50,000 per piece.
Asmi’s features
The Asmi machine pistol can fire 9mm ammunition of both Indian and Nato versions. The pistol is 383mm long with butt folded and 612mm with an extended one.
It has an 8-inch barrel and 33 rounds of high capacity magazine load.
It is very easier to use, accurate, lightweight, robust, reliable, compact, and concealable.
Watch ASMI in action
