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Lokesh Machines has successfully delivered India's first indigenous submachine guns (SMGs) to the Indian Army.

Science and Technology | Dated: 07 Oct 2024

Lokesh Machines Limited, based in Hyderabad, Telangana, has successfully delivered its first significant order of the "Asmi" 9×19 millimeter submachine guns (SMGs) to the Indian Army's Northern Command.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This marks the first indigenous SMG developed by the private sector in India.
  • -The delivery is part of a significant contract valued at approximately USD 550,000, which entails the supply of 550 Asmi SMGs, enhancing the Indian Army's capabilities with domestically manufactured weaponry.
  • - The consignment was officially launched by Major General Rakesh Manocha, the General Officer Commanding of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh sub-area of the Indian Army.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This order marks the first large-scale procurement of an indigenous firearm since the introduction of the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifle.
  • (ii) The ASMI, which stands for "Ashmita" meaning "pride," weighs 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs), making it 10-15% lighter than similar submachine guns.
  • (iii) The design was developed in collaboration with the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, Maharashtra, and the Indian Army.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has recently successfully delivered India's first indigenous submachine guns (SMGs)?

Correct Answer: Lokesh Machines

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About Lokesh Machines Limited,

  • Managing Director Mullapudi Lokeswara Rao
  • Headquarters: Hyderabad