Jul 8, 2026 11:35 AM
The Indian Army is one step closer to fielding the domestically developed UGRAM battle rifle after it cleared a series of key evaluations.
The Indian Army is one step closer to fielding the domestically developed UGRAM battle rifle after it cleared a series of key evaluations.
The new weapon completed General Staff Qualitative Requirement (GSQR) trials, Ministry of Home Affairs Board evaluations, and endurance testing across extreme climatic conditions, paving the way for potential deployment.
The UGRAM is chambered for NATO-standard 7.62×51mm ammunition, combining greater range and stopping power with a gas-operated, rotating-bolt action.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: India’s New Battle Rifle Went From Concept to Prototype in Just 100 Days
India•Indian Army•weapons•technology•ammunition•Indian military•Indian government•weapons sub-system
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