Enhancing Atmanirbharta : Indigenously Developed ‘Asmi’ Machine Pistols

In a significant boost to the nation’s Atmanirbharta initiative, IndianArmy inducted 550 ‘Asmi’ machine pistols into NorthernCommand. The weapon which has been developed by Colonel Prasad Bansod of the IndianArmy, in collaboration with DRDO is being manufactured indigenously by Lokesh Machine Hyderabad. The ‘Asmi’ machine pistol is a robust, compact and reliable weapon designed for close quarter battles and specialised operations. Its unique semi-bullpup design allows for single-handed operation both as a pistol and submachine gun.This 100% Made-in-India weapon’s induction demonstrates the unwavering commitment of IndianArmy towards AtmanirbharBharat to propel the Nation towards self sufficiency in defence manufacturing.