100-Day Rifle: Dvipa Defence's UGRAM Clears Army, MHA Tests
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Why in news
Telangana-based startup Dvipa Defence successfully cleared Army and MHA trials for its indigenously developed UGRAM 7.62x51 mm rifle, advancing India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defense manufacturing.
Background
The UGRAM rifle was developed in 100 days in collaboration with DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It has successfully cleared GSQR trials, field evaluations, and MHA Board trials for procurement by CAPFs including CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and NSG.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TUGRAM: An indigenously developed 7.62x51 mm rifle by Dvipa Defence and DRDO's ARDE.
- BodyARDE: Armament Research and Development Establishment, a laboratory under DRDO.
- FactThe rifle was designed and built within a 100-day timeframe.
- BodyCAPFs: Includes CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and NSG for potential procurement.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of indigenous defense manufacturing and startup involvement can enhance India's internal security and strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- R&D synergy: Collaborative framework between DRDO and private startups to accelerate rapid prototyping of small arms.
- Supply chain resilience: Reducing import dependency on small arms components to ensure uninterrupted security force equipment.
- Operational readiness: Standardizing high-precision indigenous weaponry across diverse CAPFs and elite units like NSG.
Keywords: Aatmanirbhar Bharat · indigenous manufacturing · defense procurement · strategic autonomy · rapid prototyping
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