India to Supply 2,000 Modified Medium Machine Guns (MMGs) to an Undisclosed European Country

In a significant boost to its defence exports, India is set to supply 2,000 advanced modified medium machine guns (MMGs) to an undisclosed European country.

The Small Arms Factory (SAF) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, will manufacture these high-precision weapons, capable of firing 1,000 rounds per minute, over the next three years.

This landmark deal marks the first time India will export its MMGs, also known as MAGs, to European countries. The consignment, secured in December last year, is expected to strengthen India's presence in the competitive European arms market.

"We have received an order of 2,000 MMGs from European companies," confirmed Surendra Patil Yadav, General Manager of SAF, Kanpur. He added that the guns are being customized to meet the buyer's specific requirements. The cost and details of the buyer remain confidential for security reasons.

The MMGs, lauded as a "marvel of precision engineering," are designed for various combat platforms, including vehicles, tanks, aircraft, and ships. Their adaptability and high rate of fire are key features that attracted the European buyers.

Weighing approximately 11kg, these fully automatic, air-cooled, gas-operated, belt-fed weapons can be fired from a tripod mount or used in handheld mode. Their heavy or light barrel, made of chromium-plated bore and chamber, can be quickly replaced to prevent overheating and ensure longevity.

The MMGs are chambered in 7.62x51mm caliber and have a maximum effective range of 1800 meters, making them highly effective for long-range infantry support. SAF officials describe them as "highly reliable systems perfect for infantry roles" due to their adaptability for coaxial and turret use.

The Small Arms Factory in Kanpur, established in 1942, has a rich history of producing notable weapons like the 9mm Carbine, 51mm Mortar, and the MAG 7.62mm machine gun. It continues to innovate and cater to both defence and civilian markets, solidifying its position as a premier weapons production unit in India.

 

[abhinav srivastava]

Ensure that an agreement is signed that mentions that these arms are for the self defense of the importer country and in no case these weapons should be further exported or gifted.

 

[The Presence]

This is not good.

We are making blood money like USA.

 

[kurtwallis wallis]

omg! European country only means finally going to Ukraine.....

 

[Bhupesh Desai]

Make sure it does not windup in Ukraine.

 

[ABHIJIT APSINGIKAR]

No a gun expert, but pretty sure that's a Soviet PKM machine gun and not a MAG. What's up with this site using incorrect pictures for stories.

 

[Kira]

Ensure that an agreement is signed that mentions that these arms are for the self defense of the importer country and in no case these weapons should be further exported or gifted.

But that is not India's issue as this is not a strategic weapon,just small arms.Russia has supplied small arms to Pak since a long time,and much more sophisticated arms to PRC,so I don't think Russians would be pissed as dozens of countries are already supplying arms to Ukraine anyway,Indian MGs or ammo are a very small fry in the Ukrainian pan.

 

[abhinav srivastava]

But that is not India's issue as this is not a strategic weapon,just small arms.Russia has supplied small arms to Pak since a long time,and much more sophisticated arms to PRC,so I don't think Russians would be pissed as dozens of countries are already supplying arms to Ukraine anyway,Indian MGs or ammo are a very small fry in the Ukrainian pan.

We don't provide brahmos and nuclear subs tech to Russia they do. No one else offers that type of tech to us. We should not be penny wise pound foolish.

 

[Kira]

We don't provide brahmos and nuclear subs tech to Russia they do. No one else offers that type of tech to us. We should not be penny wise pound foolish.

True,but Russia is not doing that for free either,and what technology is new for us or least was,is very old to the Russians like older Soviet tech like P-800 or Soviet SSN reactor tech,in fact I might argue with the contrarian logic that in lot of cases where imported Russian kit was inducted,it actually had a detrimental effect on domestic development like that of cruise missiles and indigenous SAMs.
Nonetheless I was not attacking Russia,just that India should look after its interest rigorously rather than worrying about who is getting offended,just like India buys discounted oil from Ivan at Western displeasure,it should be able to export more of its gear to the West too at Russian objections.
If India supplies sophisticated arms like missiles,radars or AFVs to Ukraine even by proxy then that might be problematic and contrary to ending the conflict,but sending small arms is just peanuts and not the crime of the century.

 

[Rajesh]

Doesn't matter where it goes finnally because if we don't some others will.