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	{{Infobox weapon		{{Infobox weapon
	\| name = Asmi		\| name = Asmi
	\| production_date =		\| production_date =
	\| image_size =		\| image_size =
	\| caption = Asmi 9mm submachine gun		\| caption = Asmi 9mm submachine gun
	\| origin = India		\| origin = India
	\| type = [[Submachine gun]]<br>[[Machine pistol]]		\| type = [[Submachine gun]]<br>[[Machine pistol]]
	\| is_ranged = yes		\| is_ranged = yes
	<!-- Service history -->\| service =		<!-- Service history -->\| service =
	\| used_by =		\| used_by =
	\| wars =		\| wars =
	\| designer = ~~[[Lieutenant Colonel\|Lt. Col.]]~~ Prasad Bansod		\| designer = Prasad Bansod
	\| design_date = 2020		\| design_date = 2020
	\| manufacturer =		\| manufacturer = Lokesh Machine Limited
	\| image = DRDO ASMI.jpg		\| image = DRDO ASMI.jpg
	\| variants = <!-- General specifications -->		\| variants = <!-- General specifications -->
	\| number =		\| number =
	\| weight = {{convert\|1.7-2\|kg\|lb\|2\|abbr=on}} (empty)		\| weight = {{convert\|1.7-2\|kg\|lb\|2\|abbr=on}} (empty)
	\| length = * ~~Butt folded-~~ 382 mm,		\| length = * 382 mm (stock folded)
	* ~~Butt extended-~~ 612 mm<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref>		*612 mm (stock extended)<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref>
	\| part_length = {{Convert\|7.2\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} {{Convert\|6.5 \|in\|mm\|adj=on}}		\| part_length = {{Convert\|7.2\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} {{Convert\|6.5 \|in\|mm\|adj=on}}
	\| crew = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->		\| crew = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->
	\| cartridge = [[9×19mm Parabellum]]		\| cartridge = [[9×19mm Parabellum]]
	\| caliber =		\| caliber =
	\| action = [[Blowback (firearms)\|Straight blowback]]		\| action = [[Blowback (firearms)\|Straight blowback]]
	\| velocity =		\| velocity =
	\| range = 100 m		\| range = 100 m
	\| max_range =		\| max_range =
	\| feed = 33 round [[Glock]] magazine		\| feed = 33 round [[Glock]] magazine
	\| sights = Reflex sight<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref>		\| sights = Reflex sight<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref>
	\| unit_cost = est. $685 ([[Indian Rupees\|₹]] 50,000)		\| unit_cost = est. $685 ([[Indian Rupees\|₹]] 50,000)
	\| rate = 600 rounds/min		\| rate = 600 rounds/min<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-01-15 \|title=India Introduces New Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun \|url=https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/01/15/india-introduces-new-indigenous-asmi-submachine-gun/ \|access-date=2022-11-17 \|website=Overt Defense \|language=en-CA}}</ref>
	}}		}}
	The '''Asmi''' (stylized '''ASMI''') is an Indian prototype [[submachine gun]]. It was designed and developed in 2020 by the ~~[[Indian Army]]'s~~ [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]~~. As of 2021~~, ~~the weapon~~ has ~~yet to be adopted~~.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-14\|title=DRDO’s Pune facility and Army develop first indigenous 9mm machine pistol ‘Asmi’\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/drdo-india-pistol-asmi-7146496/\|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=The Indian Express\|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=13 January 2021\|title=DRDO develops ASMI, India’s first homegrown Uzi-style personal defence weapon\|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/13/drdo-develops-asmi-indias-first-homegrown-uzi-style-personal-defence-weapon.html\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=The Week\|language=en}}</ref>		The '''Asmi''' (stylized '''ASMI''') is an Indian prototype [[submachine gun]]. It was designed and developed in 2020 by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]], but has not been put into service.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2021-01-14\|title=DRDO’s Pune facility and Army develop first indigenous 9mm machine pistol ‘Asmi’\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/drdo-india-pistol-asmi-7146496/\|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=The Indian Express\|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=13 January 2021\|title=DRDO develops ASMI, India’s first homegrown Uzi-style personal defence weapon\|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/13/drdo-develops-asmi-indias-first-homegrown-uzi-style-personal-defence-weapon.html\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114211527/https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/13/drdo-develops-asmi-indias-first-homegrown-uzi-style-personal-defence-weapon.html \|archive-date=2021-01-14 \|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=The Week\|language=en}}</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The Asmi was designed as a replacement for the 1A Carbine, India's domestically produced copy of the [[Sterling submachine gun]], which has been in service since the 1960s. Alongside the 1A, India is also somewhat reliant on imported submachine guns, such as the [[Brügger & Thomet MP9]], [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] and [[Uzi]].<ref name=":0" /> The Asmi will serve as a cheaper alternative to imports, with an Asmi costing only a third as much as an MP5.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web\|last=Unnithan\|first=Sandeep\|date=14 January 2021\|title=The Indian Army's 'General Kalashnikov' gives it a new 9 mm sub-machine gun\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/the-indian-army-s-general-kalashnikov-gives-it-a-new-9-mm-sub-machine-gun-1759202-2021-01-14\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> In the 2000s, the ~~Indian Army~~ developed the [[Modern Sub Machine Carbine]] to attempt to replace the 1A, but it failed to meet ~~their~~ requirements.		The Asmi was designed as a replacement for the 1A Carbine, India's domestically produced copy of the [[Sterling submachine gun]], which has been in service since the 1960s. Alongside the 1A, India is also somewhat reliant on imported submachine guns, such as the [[Brügger & Thomet MP9]], [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] and [[Uzi]].<ref name=":0" /> The Asmi will serve as a cheaper alternative to imports, with an Asmi costing only a third as much as an MP5.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web\|last=Unnithan\|first=Sandeep\|date=14 January 2021\|title=The Indian Army's 'General Kalashnikov' gives it a new 9 mm sub-machine gun\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/the-indian-army-s-general-kalashnikov-gives-it-a-new-9-mm-sub-machine-gun-1759202-2021-01-14\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114180222/https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/the-indian-army-s-general-kalashnikov-gives-it-a-new-9-mm-sub-machine-gun-1759202-2021-01-14 \|archive-date=2021-01-14 \|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref> In the 2000s, the [[DRDO]] developed the [[Modern Sub Machine Carbine]] to attempt to replace the 1A, but it failed to meet the military's requirements.

	Asmi, which means "pride, self respect and hard work", was first showcased in January 2021, and developed over the course of four months by [[Lieutenant colonel\|Lieutenant Colonel]] Prasad Bansod,<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Siddiqui\|first=Huma\|date=2021-01-14\|title=Meet Lt Col Prasad Bansod: Infantry School officer behind India’s first indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/meet-lt-col-prasad-bansod-infantry-school-officer-behind-indias-first-indigenously-developed-9mm-machine-pistol/2171014/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=The Financial Express\|language=en-US}}</ref> who had previous experience [[reverse engineering]] an [[INSAS rifle]] to produce a [[bullpup]] [[carbine]] variant.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=DASMI - India’s first indigenously developed 9mm Machine Pistol\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-s-first-indigenous-machine-pistol-asmi-displayed-by-indian-army-know-its-features/706727}}</ref> [[3D printing]] was utilized to make parts of the gun.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=14 January 2021\|title=India's First Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol\|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1688547\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>		Asmi, which means "pride, self respect and hard work", was first showcased in January 2021, and developed over the course of four months by [[Lieutenant colonel\|Lieutenant Colonel]] Prasad Bansod,<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Siddiqui\|first=Huma\|date=2021-01-14\|title=Meet Lt Col Prasad Bansod: Infantry School officer behind India’s first indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/meet-lt-col-prasad-bansod-infantry-school-officer-behind-indias-first-indigenously-developed-9mm-machine-pistol/2171014/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114110917/https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/meet-lt-col-prasad-bansod-infantry-school-officer-behind-indias-first-indigenously-developed-9mm-machine-pistol/2171014/ \|archive-date=2021-01-14 \|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=The Financial Express\|language=en-US}}</ref> who had previous experience [[reverse engineering]] an [[INSAS rifle]] to produce a [[bullpup]] [[carbine]] variant.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=DASMI - India’s first indigenously developed 9mm Machine Pistol\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-s-first-indigenous-machine-pistol-asmi-displayed-by-indian-army-know-its-features/706727}}</ref> [[3D printing]] was utilized to make parts of the gun.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=14 January 2021\|title=India's First Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol\|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1688547\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128023148/https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1688547 \|archive-date=2021-01-28 \|access-date=2021-01-15\|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>

	== Design ==		== Design ==
	Unlike its predecessor, the Modern Sub Machine Carbine, the Asmi is chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]],<ref name=":1" /> a cartridge already in use in the Indian Army, giving it a major logistical advantage over the MSMC, whose round was purpose built for the design.		Unlike its predecessor, the Modern Sub Machine Carbine, the Asmi is chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]],<ref name=":1" /> a cartridge already in use in the Indian Army, giving it a major logistical advantage over the MSMC, whose round was purpose built for the design.

	Similar to the Uzi, the Asmi is a [[Blowback (firearms)\|straight blowback]] submachine gun with a [[Stock (firearms)\|side-folding stock]], a ~~relatively~~ low rate of fire, and its [[Magazine (firearms)\|magazine]] is loaded inside of the [[pistol grip]]. The Asmi has two barrel ~~configuration~~ {{Convert\|7.2\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} and {{Convert\|6.5 \|in\|mm\|adj=on}} barrel, and has a weight of around {{Convert\|2\|kg\|lb}}.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Army officer develops first indigenous 9 mm 'machine pistol\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-officer-develops-first-indigenous-9-mm-machine-pistol-199337\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=\|website=}}</ref>		Similar to the Uzi, the Asmi is a [[Blowback (firearms)\|straight blowback]] submachine gun with a [[Stock (firearms)\|side-folding stock]], a low rate of fire, and its [[Magazine (firearms)\|magazine]] is loaded inside of the [[pistol grip]]. The Asmi has two barrel configurations: {{Convert\|7.2\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} and {{Convert\|6.5 \|in\|mm\|adj=on}} barrel, and has a weight of around {{Convert\|2\|kg\|lb}}.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Army officer develops first indigenous 9 mm 'machine pistol\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-officer-develops-first-indigenous-9-mm-machine-pistol-199337\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116095325/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-officer-develops-first-indigenous-9-mm-machine-pistol-199337 \|archive-date=2021-01-16 \|access-date=\|website=}}</ref>

	The [[upper receiver]] is made from [[aluminium]], and the lower receiver is made from [[carbon fiber]]. The upper receiver has a full-length [[Picatinny rail]], and there are [[M-LOK]] slots on the left and right side of the weapon.		The [[upper receiver]] is made from [[aluminium]], and the lower receiver is made from [[carbon fiber]]. The upper receiver has a full-length [[Picatinny rail]], and there are [[M-LOK]] slots on the left and right side of the weapon.

	Typical for a submachine gun, its main application is for [[close-quarters combat]], where it can be used by heavy weapon detachments, tank and aircraft crews, drivers, and radio or radar operators.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Meet Indian Army’s first 9 mm Machine Pistol ASMI\|url=https://guardingindia.com/featured/meet-indian-armys-first-9-mm-machine-pistol-asmi/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=\|website=Guarding India}}</ref>		Typical for a submachine gun, its main application is for [[close-quarters combat]], where it can be used by heavy weapon detachments, tank and aircraft crews, drivers, and radio or radar operators.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Meet Indian Army’s first 9 mm Machine Pistol ASMI\|url=https://guardingindia.com/featured/meet-indian-armys-first-9-mm-machine-pistol-asmi/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114143253/https://guardingindia.com/featured/meet-indian-armys-first-9-mm-machine-pistol-asmi/ \|archive-date=2021-01-14 \|access-date=\|website=Guarding India}}</ref>

			== Manufacturing ==
			The Asmi is manufactured by Lokesh Machine Limited. It was showcased at the 7th edition of the International Police Expo in New Delhi on 6 July 2022. The company is waiting for a license to mass produce under 'Make-I' of the Defence Procurement Procedure which will take another three months due to procedural clearances.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shankar \|first=Ravi \|date=2022-07-08 \|title=India’s First Indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol, Showstopper At International Police Expo \|url=https://bharatshakti.in/indias-first-indigenous-9mm-machine-pistol-showstopper-at-international-police-expo/ \|access-date=2022-07-12 \|website=Bharat Shakti \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| caption = Asmi 9mm submachine gun		\| caption = Asmi 9mm submachine gun
	\| origin = [[India]]		\| origin = India
	\| type = [[Submachine gun]]<br>[[Machine pistol]]		\| type = [[Submachine gun]]<br>[[Machine pistol]]
	\| is_ranged = yes		\| is_ranged = yes
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	\| weight = {{convert\|1.7-2\|kg\|lb\|2\|abbr=on}} (empty)		\| weight = {{convert\|1.7-2\|kg\|lb\|2\|abbr=on}} (empty)
	\| length =		\| length = * Butt folded- 382 mm,
	\| part_length = {{~~convert~~\|~~203~~.2\|mm\|~~abbr~~=on\|1}}		* Butt extended- 612 mm<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref>
			\| part_length = {{Convert\|7.2\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} {{Convert\|6.5 \|in\|mm\|adj=on}}
	\| crew = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->		\| crew = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->
	\| cartridge = [[~~9x19mm~~ Parabellum]]		\| cartridge = [[9×19mm Parabellum]]
	\| caliber =		\| caliber =
	\| action = [[Blowback (firearms)\|Straight blowback]]		\| action = [[Blowback (firearms)\|Straight blowback]]
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	\| feed = 33 round [[Glock]] magazine		\| feed = 33 round [[Glock]] magazine
	\| sights = ~~Picatinny rail provided~~		\| sights = Reflex sight<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref>
	\| unit_cost = est. $685 ([[Indian Rupees\|₹]] 50,000)		\| unit_cost = est. $685 ([[Indian Rupees\|₹]] 50,000)
	\| rate = 600 rounds/min		\| rate = 600 rounds/min
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	== Design ==		== Design ==
	Unlike its predecessor, the [[Modern Sub Machine Carbine]], the Asmi is chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]],<ref name=":1" /> a cartridge already in use in the Indian Army, giving it a major logistical advantage over the MSMC, whose round was purpose built for the design.		Unlike its predecessor, the Modern Sub Machine Carbine, the Asmi is chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]],<ref name=":1" /> a cartridge already in use in the Indian Army, giving it a major logistical advantage over the MSMC, whose round was purpose built for the design.

	Similar to the [[Uzi]], the Asmi is a [[Blowback (firearms)\|straight blowback]] submachine gun with a [[Stock (firearms)\|side-folding stock]], a relatively low rate of fire, and its [[Magazine (firearms)\|magazine]] is loaded inside of the [[pistol grip]]. The Asmi has an {{Convert\|8\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} ~~barrel,~~ and ~~a weight of around~~ {{Convert\|2\|kg\|lb}} ~~when unloaded~~, and {{Convert\|3\|kg\|lb}} ~~loaded~~.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|last=~~Moss~~\|first=~~Matthew~~\|date=~~15 January~~ 2021\|title=~~India Introduces New Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun~~\|url=https://www.~~overtdefense~~.~~com~~/~~2021~~/01/15/~~india~~-~~introduces~~-~~new-indigenous-asmi-submachine-gun~~/~~\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=16 January 2021\|website=Overt Defense~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Army officer develops first indigenous 9 mm 'machine pistol\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-officer-develops-first-indigenous-9-mm-machine-pistol-199337\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=\|website=}}</ref>		Similar to the Uzi, the Asmi is a [[Blowback (firearms)\|straight blowback]] submachine gun with a [[Stock (firearms)\|side-folding stock]], a relatively low rate of fire, and its [[Magazine (firearms)\|magazine]] is loaded inside of the [[pistol grip]]. The Asmi has two barrel configuration {{Convert\|7.2\|in\|mm\|adj=on}} and {{Convert\|6.5 \|in\|mm\|adj=on}} barrel, and has a weight of around {{Convert\|2\|kg\|lb}}.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Technology Focus\|first=Vol 29,Issue no:5\|date=October 2021\|title=Small arms and ammunition\|work=[[DRDO]]\|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Army officer develops first indigenous 9 mm 'machine pistol\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-officer-develops-first-indigenous-9-mm-machine-pistol-199337\|url-status=live\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|access-date=\|website=}}</ref>

	The [[upper receiver]] is made from [[aluminium]], and the lower receiver is made from [[carbon fiber]]. The upper receiver has a full-length [[Picatinny rail]], and there are [[M-LOK]] slots on the left and right side of the weapon.		The [[upper receiver]] is made from [[aluminium]], and the lower receiver is made from [[carbon fiber]]. The upper receiver has a full-length [[Picatinny rail]], and there are [[M-LOK]] slots on the left and right side of the weapon.
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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Asmi
| production_date =
| image_size =
| caption = Asmi 9mm submachine gun
| origin = [[India]]
| type = [[Submachine gun]]<br>[[Machine pistol]]
| is_ranged = yes
| service =
| used_by =
| wars =
| designer = [[Lieutenant Colonel|Lt. Col.]] Prasad Bansod
| design_date = 2020
| manufacturer =
| image = DRDO ASMI.jpg
| variants = 
| number =
| weight = {{convert|1.7-2|kg|lb|2|abbr=on}} (empty)
| length =
| part_length = {{convert|203.2|mm|abbr=on|1}}
| crew = 
| cartridge = [[9x19mm Parabellum]]
| caliber =
| action = [[Blowback (firearms)|Straight blowback]]
| velocity =
| range = 100 m
| max_range =
| feed = 33 round [[Glock]] magazine
| sights = Picatinny rail provided
| unit_cost = est. $685 ([[Indian Rupees|₹]] 50,000)
| rate = 600 rounds/min
}}
The '''Asmi''' (stylized '''ASMI''') is an Indian prototype [[submachine gun]]. It was designed and developed in 2020 by the [[Indian Army]]'s [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]. As of 2021, the weapon has yet to be adopted.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-14|title=DRDO’s Pune facility and Army develop first indigenous 9mm machine pistol ‘Asmi’|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/drdo-india-pistol-asmi-7146496/|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=13 January 2021|title=DRDO develops ASMI, India’s first homegrown Uzi-style personal defence weapon|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/13/drdo-develops-asmi-indias-first-homegrown-uzi-style-personal-defence-weapon.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref>

== Background ==
The Asmi was designed as a replacement for the 1A Carbine, India's domestically produced copy of the [[Sterling submachine gun]], which has been in service since the 1960s. Alongside the 1A, India is also somewhat reliant on imported submachine guns, such as the [[Brügger & Thomet MP9]], [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] and [[Uzi]].<ref name=":0" /> The Asmi will serve as a cheaper alternative to imports, with an Asmi costing only a third as much as an MP5.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Unnithan|first=Sandeep|date=14 January 2021|title=The Indian Army's 'General Kalashnikov' gives it a new 9 mm sub-machine gun|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/the-indian-army-s-general-kalashnikov-gives-it-a-new-9-mm-sub-machine-gun-1759202-2021-01-14|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-15|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> In the 2000s, the Indian Army developed the [[Modern Sub Machine Carbine]] to attempt to replace the 1A, but it failed to meet their requirements.

Asmi, which means "pride, self respect and hard work", was first showcased in January 2021, and developed over the course of four months by [[Lieutenant colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] Prasad Bansod,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Siddiqui|first=Huma|date=2021-01-14|title=Meet Lt Col Prasad Bansod: Infantry School officer behind India’s first indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/meet-lt-col-prasad-bansod-infantry-school-officer-behind-indias-first-indigenously-developed-9mm-machine-pistol/2171014/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref> who had previous experience [[reverse engineering]] an [[INSAS rifle]] to produce a [[bullpup]] [[carbine]] variant.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DASMI - India’s first indigenously developed 9mm Machine Pistol|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-s-first-indigenous-machine-pistol-asmi-displayed-by-indian-army-know-its-features/706727}}</ref> [[3D printing]] was utilized to make parts of the gun.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=14 January 2021|title=India's First Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1688547|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-15|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>

== Design ==
Unlike its predecessor, the [[Modern Sub Machine Carbine]], the Asmi is chambered in [[9×19mm Parabellum]],<ref name=":1" /> a cartridge already in use in the Indian Army, giving it a major logistical advantage over the MSMC, whose round was purpose built for the design.

Similar to the [[Uzi]], the Asmi is a [[Blowback (firearms)|straight blowback]] submachine gun with a [[Stock (firearms)|side-folding stock]], a relatively low rate of fire, and its [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]] is loaded inside of the [[pistol grip]]. The Asmi has an {{Convert|8|in|mm|adj=on}} barrel, and a weight of around {{Convert|2|kg|lb}} when unloaded, and {{Convert|3|kg|lb}} loaded.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moss|first=Matthew|date=15 January 2021|title=India Introduces New Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun|url=https://www.overtdefense.com/2021/01/15/india-introduces-new-indigenous-asmi-submachine-gun/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Overt Defense}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Army officer develops first indigenous 9 mm 'machine pistol|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/army-officer-develops-first-indigenous-9-mm-machine-pistol-199337|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>

The [[upper receiver]] is made from [[aluminium]], and the lower receiver is made from [[carbon fiber]]. The upper receiver has a full-length [[Picatinny rail]], and there are [[M-LOK]] slots on the left and right side of the weapon.

Typical for a submachine gun, its main application is for [[close-quarters combat]], where it can be used by heavy weapon detachments, tank and aircraft crews, drivers, and radio or radar operators.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Meet Indian Army’s first 9 mm Machine Pistol ASMI|url=https://guardingindia.com/featured/meet-indian-armys-first-9-mm-machine-pistol-asmi/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Guarding India}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Machine pistols]]
[[Category:Firearms of India]]
[[Category:Submachine guns]]