Ugram
Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO · Assault Rifle · Prototype · 2024
Also known as: U-51, UGRAM
Overview
The Ugram is an Indian 7.62x51mm NATO assault rifle developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of the DRDO in partnership with private firm Dvipa Armour India. Unveiled in January 2024, it uses a short-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt, selective single-shot and fully automatic fire, a 20-round detachable box magazine and a monolithic Picatinny rail. Its rivet-free construction is intended to give a robust, lightweight (under 4 kg) and reliable platform for the Indian armed forces, paramilitary units and state police in counter-insurgency and conventional roles.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3900 g (137.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 950 mm (37.40") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 600 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminium Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62mm NATO — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Fire Selector
- Features: Short Stroke Gas Piston, Rotating Bolt, Monolithic Picatinny Rail, Rivet Free Design, Adjustable Iron Sights, Ambidextrous Controls
Service history
Operators
- Indian Armed Forces
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Prototype stage; limited units produced for trials as of 2024
Origin
Country of origin: India
Designer: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)
Notes
UGRAM is a Hindi word meaning 'ferocious' or 'aggressive'. As of its 2024 unveiling the rifle is a prototype requiring further internal, acceptance and user trials before potential induction; it has been evaluated as a possible 7.62mm replacement for the 5.56mm INSAS.
Background
Developed in a reportedly short timeframe of around 100 days, the Ugram was showcased as a demonstration of India's indigenous small-arms capability and is sometimes compared to the SIG Sauer 716 battle rifle in service with the Indian Army.