Indian Army Forges Path to Self-Reliance with ASMI Submachine Gun and Army Design Bureau

In a significant step towards self-sufficiency in defence, the Indian Army has successfully developed and inducted the ASMI, the nation's first indigenously designed and manufactured 9×19 submachine gun. Led by Colonel Prasad Bansod, this achievement marks a new era of innovation within the Army.

The ASMI project is not just about a single weapon; it signifies a broader shift in the Army's approach to weapons development. Traditionally reliant on external agencies like the DRDO and PSUs, the Army is now demonstrating its in-house design capabilities, potentially reducing dependence on imports and fostering a culture of innovation.

To further this goal, the Indian Army has established the Army Design Bureau (ADB), inspired by its successful Warship Design Bureau. Initially, the ADB will collaborate with academia, private firms, and PSUs to develop weapons and systems tailored to the Army's specific needs.

The ADB's long-term vision is to become the central design and development hub for the Indian Army, responsible for conceptualizing and creating a wide range of advanced military technologies, including next-generation tanks, artillery, communication systems, and UAVs.

This move towards self-reliance offers numerous benefits, including enhanced operational effectiveness, reduced dependence on imports, cost savings, technological advancement, and a boost to the domestic defense industry.

While challenges like building technical expertise, navigating bureaucracy, and ensuring quality remain, the ASMI project and the establishment of the ADB are promising signs that India is on the right track toward becoming a self-reliant defense innovator.

Reports suggest that the ASMI has already been inducted into the Northern Command and is being tested by other security forces. Further analysis will reveal its full impact on the Army's operational capabilities and India's defense industry.

 

[NSR]

Congratulations to Indian Army for finally emulating the very successful Indian Navy WDB by establishing its own Army Design Barreau (ADB) for its own armaments design and development.
Indian Navy is the most innovative and take-charge type of organization in Indian armed forces.
Wish IA and ADB complete success.

 

[Kira]

Its future will depend on the size of any orders from the services and police forces,and the participation of private firms in its production.

 

[kumar]

IA procurement can be described as a failure at best, with ADB being one of the black spot. Serious reforms was needed here. IA with all its wisdom ordered Taurus from Jindal, of equal quantity as asmi, with a logic that Indian manufacturers will not ba able to fulfill ASMI orders required by army and hence one more foreign line required.

 

[SK]

I hope that OFB will consider to develop:-

1. DMR version of SLR (FN-FAL) Rifle
2. An Indigenous version of RPG-7, RPK, Arsenal MG-M2 GPMG, AK-201 & MP-5

The above weapons can become highly popular among CAPFs, Paramilitary & State Police Forces like OFB's Ghatak Rifles.

 

[The Presence]

I hope that OFB will consider to develop:-

1. DMR version of SLR (FN-FAL) Rifle
2. An Indigenous version of RPG-7, RPK, Arsenal MG-M2 GPMG, AK-201 & MP-5

The above weapons can become highly popular among CAPFs, Paramilitary & State Police Forces like OFB's Ghatak Rifles.

Don't give them this much work. They will get depressed.

 

[GMR]

Congratulations to Indian Army for finally emulating the very successful Indian Navy WDB by establishing its own Army Design Barreau (ADB) for its own armaments design and development.
Indian Navy is the most innovative and take-charge type of organization in Indian armed forces.
Wish IA and ADB complete success.

Hold your horses for a little longer. Going by IA's past procurements, congratulations will be deserving if ASMI's order goes beyond initial 500.

 

[Sandeep]

IA procurement can be described as a failure at best, with ADB being one of the black spot. Serious reforms was needed here. IA with all its wisdom ordered Taurus from Jindal, of equal quantity as asmi, with a logic that Indian manufacturers will not ba able to fulfill ASMI orders required by army and hence one more foreign line required.

The army only bought about 500 guns of the Taurus and ASMI for trials, testing, quality control, design, metallurgy and the parts involved inside etc. If the ASMI and Taurus passes all of its tests then the army has to select the indigenous gun over a foreign gun as those are the rules.

 

[Sridhar]

Congratulations to Indian Army for finally emulating the very successful Indian Navy WDB by establishing its own Army Design Barreau (ADB) for its own armaments design and development.
Indian Navy is the most innovative and take-charge type of organization in Indian armed forces.
Wish IA and ADB complete success.

ASMI initially will be delivered to Paramilitary forces. IA is yet to decide.

 

[NSR]

ASMI initially will be delivered to Paramilitary forces. IA is yet to decide.

I hope tha IA follows suit.

 

[NSR]

Hold your horses for a little longer. Going by IA's past procurements, congratulations will be deserving if ASMI's order goes beyond initial 500.

Okay, but we should pray for its success together so costly imports can be eliminated.