Ugram (assault rifle)
| Ugram | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | User Trials |
| Used by |  Indian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Armament Research and Development Establishment |
| Designed | August–September 2022 |
| Manufacturer | dvipa Defence[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.91 kg (8.6 lb) |
| Length | 960 mm (38 in) |
| Barrel length | 415 mm (16.3 in)[2] |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle velocity | 715-890 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd)[3] |
| Feed system | 20-round magazine (firearms) and is designed to fire both automatic and single-shot modes. |
| Sights | Iron sights (100-500 meters Range) |
| References | [4] |
UGRAM is a 7.62x51mm assault rifle, designed and developed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (DRDO) in collaboration with a private industry partner, Dvipa Defence. It is intended for use by Indian Armed Forces, paramilitary units, and special forces, particularly in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. The rifle is notable for its fully indigenous design, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and align with the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.[5][6]
References
- ^ "U-51 (7.62 X 51 mm)". dvipa Defence India Private Limited. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
- ^ "DRDO develops new assault rifle". Janes. Janes. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "DRDO launches indigenous assault rifle 'Ugram' for armed forces". CNBCTV18. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Ugram". Dvipa Armour India Private Limited. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "DRDO launches indigenous assault rifle 'Ugram' for armed forces". The Economic Times. 2024-01-09. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "DRDO Launches Indigenous Assault Rifle 'Ugram'". Drishti IAS. Retrieved 2025-06-28.