Arun Jasrotia
Udhampur:TDD, Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar, Army Commander Northern Command, recently reviewed and carried out the firing of the newly inducted Advanced Self-Loading Modular Infantry (ASMI) machine pistol at Udhampur.
This state-of-the-art weapon, jointly developed by Colonel Prasad Bansod and the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, signifies a significant stride towards India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
T he successful induction of the ASMI machine pistol underscores the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. By embracing indigenous technology and innovation, the Army aims to enhance the operational capabilities of its soldiers while boosting the domestic defense industry.TDD
Army Commander Reviews Firing of Indigenous ASMI Machine Pistol