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{{Infobox weapon
|name = Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System
| image = DRDO MC Rifle.jpg
| image_size = 301
|caption =
|origin = [[India]]
|type = [[Assault rifle]]

|is_ranged = Yes

|service =
|used_by =
|wars =

|designer = 
|design_date = 2015–present
|manufacturer = [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] <br>[[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]]
|production_date =
|number = 6 Preproduction prototypes
|status = failed
|variants =

|spec_label =
|weight = {{convert|3.5|kg|lb|abbr=on}} (empty) <br />{{convert|4|kg|lb|abbr=on}} (loaded with magazine)
|length = {{convert|910|mm|in|abbr=on}} (including butt)
|part_length =
|width =
|height =
|diameter =

|cartridge = [[5.56×45mm NATO]]<br />[[7.62×39mm]]<br />[[6.8mm Remington SPC]]
|cartridge_weight =
|caliber =
|barrels =
|action = [[Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]], [[rotating bolt]]
|rate = 600-650 rpm
|velocity = {{convert|715|-|890|m/s|ft/s|abbr=on}}
|range = 700 meters<ref>{{cite web|title=Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System (MCIWS)|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/technology-cluster-links/labs-products-detail/2619/174}}</ref>
|mode of fire = single and automatic
|feed = 30-round detachable box magazines
|sights = [[Iron sight]]s, various day and night [[optical sight]]
}}

'''Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System''' ('''MCIWS''') is an [[assault rifle]] developed in [[India]] by the [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]], a laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]].<ref name="DRDO">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM |title=DRDO multi-calibre guns undergoing trials - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-12-29 |access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref> It was first seen at the DEFEXPO 2014 exhibition.<ref name="FB">{{cite web|last=Johnson |first=Steve |url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/02/18/indias-prototype-mciws-rifle-detail/ |title=India’s Prototype MCIWS Rifle In Detail |publisher=The Firearm Blog |date=2014-02-18 |access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>

As of 2015, the rifle is also known as the '''Advanced Automatic Rifle''' ('''AAR''') and also as the F-INSAS rifle.

==History==
The [[Indian Army]] chose an indigenous assault rifle to replace the [[INSAS rifle]] currently in service. The decision, which could save money in foreign exchange and boost local manufacture, was made by the former [[Chief of Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]], General [[Dalbir Singh Suhag]]. Several rifles are currently undergoing small arms trials with three prototype rifles made for testing as a future replacement to the INSAS rifle.<ref name="DRDOT">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM |title=DRDO multi-calibre guns undergoing trials - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-12-28 |access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref><ref name="ST">{{cite web|url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4995872956374916711 |title=ARDE designs multiple-calibre rifle, begins prototyping | Sakal Times |publisher=Sakaaltimes.com |access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref><ref name="NY">{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/65064/a-new-year-for-drdo.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222171505/http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/65064/a-new-year-for-drdo.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-02-22 |title=Saurav Jha's Blog : A new year for DRDO |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=2014-02-04 |access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>

The MCIWS has also found interest with the Indian [[Paramilitary forces of India|paramilitary forces]] including the [[Border Security Force]], [[Central Reserve Police Force]], [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]] and the [[Sashastra Seema Bal]].<ref name="MCIWS">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/multi-calibre-assault-rifle-make-in-india-vs-made-in-india/0/ |title=Multi-Calibre Assault Rifle: Made in India vs Make in India |publisher=Indiandefencereview.com |access-date=2015-09-13}}</ref><ref>[http://www.indiandefencereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IDR-30.3.pdf PDF file of Indian defence review, 2015]</ref>

According to a DRDO September 18, 2018 newsletter, the MCIWS is now ready for serial production.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180921114913/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/newsletter/2018/Sep_18.pdf</ref>

In October 2017, the MCIWS procurement was superseded by an Army process to acquire around 7 lakh 7.62mm calibre rifles.

In February 2019, the Indian Army signed a deal with [[SIG Sauer]] for the supply of 72,400 [[SIG_Sauer_SIG516#Variants|SIG716 G2 Patrol]] rifles of 7.62x51mm calibre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/india-signs-contract-for-72400-assault-rifles-with-us-firm/191527/|title=India signs contract for 72,400 assault rifles with US firm|website=[[ThePrint]]|date=12 February 2019}}</ref> This was followed by a second order for a similar number of rifles in July 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/07/14/breaking-indian-army-orders-more-716i-rifles-from-sig-sauer/|title=BREAKING: Indian Army Orders More 716i Rifles from SIG Sauer|website=thefirearmblog.com|date=18 July 2020}}</ref>

On 3 March 2019, Russia and [[India]] inaugurated [[Indo-Russia Rifles]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India to produce 7.62x39mm AK-203 assault rifles as a replacement for the INSAS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rostec.ru/en/news/ak-203-production-kicks-off-in-india/|title=AK-203 Production Kicks-off in India|website= Rostec State Corporation|date= 4 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/russian_national_guard_modernizes_firearm_vehicle_and_boat_inventory.html|title=Russian National Guard modernizes firearm, vehicle and boat inventory|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=15 March 2019}}</ref> However, no contract has been signed or rifles produced because of pricing disagreements.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indo-russian-joint-venture-for-amethi-rifles-factory-hits-hurdle/articleshow/73974065.cms|title=Indo-Russian joint venture for Amethi rifles factory hits hurdle|website=The Economic Times|date=6 February 2020}}</ref> The factory is unlikely to begin production in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/amethi-ak-203-factory-unlikely-to-start-operations-in-2020/articleshow/76183802.cms|title=Amethi AK-203 factory unlikely to start operations in 2020|website=The Economic Times|date=4 June 2020}}</ref>

==Design==
The MCIWS is configured to fire in [[5.56×45mm NATO]], [[7.62×39mm]] and in [[6.8mm Remington SPC]].<ref name="FB"/> Its design is influenced by both the [[AR-15]] and the [[FN FNC]].<ref name="FB"/> The barrel assembly appears to be based on the [[AK-47]].<ref name="AR">{{cite web|url=http://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2014/03/01/the-assault-rifles-of-the-near-future-2-updated/ |title=The Assault Rifles Of The Near Future (Updated) |publisher=21st Century Asian Arms Race |date=2014-03-01 |access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>

The design would allow soldiers to configure it according to the needs of the missions by changing rifle barrels.<ref name="ST"/> The MCIWS uses a gas-operated short stroke piston design, and uses 30-round plastic-type magazines.<ref name="AR"/><ref name="NY"/> The rifle also has ambidextrous features, such as the charging lever and magazine release.<ref name="NY"/> The MCIWS includes an indigenous under barrel grenade launcher to fire airburst-type grenades which can take out targets up to 500 meters.<ref name="FB"/> Various sights can be mounted on the [[Picatinny rail]] on the upper receiver.<ref name="NY"/>

The rifle is of aluminium alloy and features a modular, rivet-less design.<ref name="MCIWS"/>

==See also==
* [[Amogh carbine]]
* [[Excalibur rifle]]
* [[INSAS rifle]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{AK47 derivatives}}

[[Category:7.62×39mm assault rifles]]
[[Category:5.56 mm assault rifles]]
[[Category:Rifles of India]]
[[Category:Weapons and ammunition introduced in 2014]]
[[Category:Kalashnikov derivatives]]

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	'''Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System''' ('''MCIWS''') is an [[assault rifle]] developed in [[India]] by the [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]], a laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]].<ref name="DRDO">{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM \|title=DRDO multi-calibre guns undergoing trials - The Times of India \|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com \|date=2012-12-29 \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref> It was first seen at the DEFEXPO 2014 exhibition.<ref name="FB">{{cite web\|last=Johnson \|first=Steve \|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/02/18/indias-prototype-mciws-rifle-detail/ \|title=~~India’s~~ Prototype MCIWS Rifle In Detail \|publisher=The Firearm Blog \|date=2014-02-18 \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>		'''Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System''' ('''MCIWS''') is an [[assault rifle]] developed in [[India]] by the [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]], a laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]].<ref name="DRDO">{{cite web \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM \|title=DRDO multi-calibre guns undergoing trials - The Times of India \|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com \|date=2012-12-29 \|access-date=2015-06-23 \|archive-date=2017-09-26 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926033839/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM \|url-status=live }}</ref> It was first seen at the DEFEXPO 2014 exhibition.<ref name="FB">{{cite web \|last=Johnson \|first=Steve \|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/02/18/indias-prototype-mciws-rifle-detail/ \|title=India's Prototype MCIWS Rifle In Detail \|publisher=The Firearm Blog \|date=2014-02-18 \|access-date=2015-06-23 \|archive-date=2017-09-18 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918154403/http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/02/18/indias-prototype-mciws-rifle-detail/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	As of 2015, the rifle is also known as the '''Advanced Automatic Rifle''' ('''AAR''') and also as the F-INSAS rifle.		As of 2015, the rifle is also known as the '''Advanced Automatic Rifle''' ('''AAR''') and also as the F-INSAS rifle.

	==History==		==History==
	The [[Indian Army]] chose an indigenous assault rifle to replace the [[INSAS rifle]] currently in service. The decision, which could save money in foreign exchange and boost local manufacture, was made by the former [[Chief of Army Staff (India)\|Chief of Army Staff]], General [[Dalbir Singh Suhag]]. Several rifles are currently undergoing small arms trials with three prototype rifles made for testing as a future replacement to the INSAS rifle.<ref name="DRDOT">{{cite web\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM \|title=DRDO multi-calibre guns undergoing trials - The Times of India \|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com \|date=2012-12-28 \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref><ref name="ST">{{cite web\|url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4995872956374916711 \|title=ARDE designs multiple-calibre rifle, begins prototyping \| Sakal Times \|publisher=Sakaaltimes.com \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref><ref name="NY">{{cite web\|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/65064/a-new-year-for-drdo.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222171505/http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/65064/a-new-year-for-drdo.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2014-02-22 \|title=Saurav Jha's Blog : A new year for DRDO \|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com \|date=2014-02-04 \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>		The [[Indian Army]] chose an indigenous assault rifle to replace the [[INSAS rifle]] currently in service. The decision, which could save money in foreign exchange and boost local manufacture, was made by the former [[Chief of Army Staff (India)\|Chief of Army Staff]], General [[Dalbir Singh Suhag]]. Several rifles are currently undergoing small arms trials with three prototype rifles made for testing as a future replacement to the INSAS rifle.<ref name="DRDOT">{{cite web \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM \|title=DRDO multi-calibre guns undergoing trials - The Times of India \|publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com \|date=2012-12-28 \|access-date=2015-06-23 \|archive-date=2017-09-26 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926033839/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDO-multi-calibre-guns-undergoing-trials/articleshow/17800129.cms?referral=PM \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="ST">{{cite web \|url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4995872956374916711 \|title=ARDE designs multiple-calibre rifle, begins prototyping \| Sakal Times \|publisher=Sakaaltimes.com \|access-date=2015-06-23 \|archive-date=2016-04-18 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418041950/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4995872956374916711 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="NY">{{cite web\|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/65064/a-new-year-for-drdo.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222171505/http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/65064/a-new-year-for-drdo.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2014-02-22 \|title=Saurav Jha's Blog : A new year for DRDO \|publisher=Ibnlive.in.com \|date=2014-02-04 \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>

	The MCIWS has also found interest with the Indian [[Paramilitary forces of India\|paramilitary forces]] including the [[Border Security Force]], [[Central Reserve Police Force]], [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]] and the [[Sashastra Seema Bal]].<ref name="MCIWS">{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/multi-calibre-assault-rifle-make-in-india-vs-made-in-india/0/ \|title=Multi-Calibre Assault Rifle: Made in India vs Make in India \|publisher=Indiandefencereview.com \|access-date=2015-09-13}}</ref><ref>[http://www.indiandefencereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IDR-30.3.pdf PDF file of Indian defence review, 2015]</ref>		The MCIWS has also found interest with the Indian [[Paramilitary forces of India\|paramilitary forces]] including the [[Border Security Force]], [[Central Reserve Police Force]], [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]] and the [[Sashastra Seema Bal]].<ref name="MCIWS">{{cite web \|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/multi-calibre-assault-rifle-make-in-india-vs-made-in-india/0/ \|title=Multi-Calibre Assault Rifle: Made in India vs Make in India \|publisher=Indiandefencereview.com \|access-date=2015-09-13 \|archive-date=2017-10-24 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024011055/http://www.indiandefencereview.com/news/multi-calibre-assault-rifle-make-in-india-vs-made-in-india/0/ \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IDR-30.3.pdf \|title=PDF file of Indian defence review, 2015 \|access-date=2015-11-20 \|archive-date=2018-05-16 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516215807/http://www.indiandefencereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IDR-30.3.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	According to a DRDO September 18, 2018 newsletter, the MCIWS is now ready for serial production.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180921114913/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/newsletter/2018/Sep_18.pdf</ref>		According to a DRDO September 18, 2018 newsletter, the MCIWS is now ready for serial production.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/newsletter/2018/Sep_18.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.drdo.gov.in \|access-date=15 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921114913/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/newsletter/2018/Sep_18.pdf \|archive-date=21 September 2018 \|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	In October 2017, the MCIWS procurement was superseded by an Army process to acquire around 7 lakh 7.62mm calibre rifles.		In October 2017, the MCIWS procurement was superseded by an Army process to acquire around 7 lakh 7.62mm calibre rifles.

	In February 2019, the Indian Army signed a deal with [[SIG Sauer]] for the supply of 72,400 [[~~SIG_Sauer_SIG516~~#Variants\|SIG716 G2 Patrol]] rifles of 7.62x51mm calibre.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theprint.in/defence/india-signs-contract-for-72400-assault-rifles-with-us-firm/191527/\|title=India signs contract for 72,400 assault rifles with US firm\|website=[[ThePrint]]\|date=12 February 2019}}</ref> This was followed by a second order for a similar number of rifles in July 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/07/14/breaking-indian-army-orders-more-716i-rifles-from-sig-sauer/\|title=BREAKING: Indian Army Orders More 716i Rifles from SIG Sauer\|website=thefirearmblog.com\|date=18 July 2020}}</ref>		In February 2019, the Indian Army signed a deal with [[SIG Sauer]] for the supply of 72,400 [[SIG Sauer SIG516#Variants\|SIG716 G2 Patrol]] rifles of 7.62x51mm calibre.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theprint.in/defence/india-signs-contract-for-72400-assault-rifles-with-us-firm/191527/\|title=India signs contract for 72,400 assault rifles with US firm\|website=[[ThePrint]]\|date=12 February 2019\|access-date=20 July 2020\|archive-date=20 July 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720194353/https://theprint.in/defence/india-signs-contract-for-72400-assault-rifles-with-us-firm/191527/\|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed by a second order for a similar number of rifles in July 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/07/14/breaking-indian-army-orders-more-716i-rifles-from-sig-sauer/\|title=BREAKING: Indian Army Orders More 716i Rifles from SIG Sauer\|website=thefirearmblog.com\|date=18 July 2020\|access-date=20 July 2020\|archive-date=14 July 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714220909/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2020/07/14/breaking-indian-army-orders-more-716i-rifles-from-sig-sauer/\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	On 3 March 2019, Russia and [[India]] inaugurated [[Indo-Russia Rifles]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India to produce 7.62x39mm AK-203 assault rifles as a replacement for the INSAS.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://rostec.ru/en/news/ak-203-production-kicks-off-in-india/\|title=AK-203 Production Kicks-off in India\|website= Rostec State Corporation\|date= 4 March 2019~~}}</ref><ref>{{cite web~~\|url=https://~~www~~.~~armyrecognition~~.~~com~~/~~march_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry~~/~~russian_national_guard_modernizes_firearm_vehicle_and_boat_inventory~~.~~html~~\|~~title~~=~~Russian National Guard modernizes firearm, vehicle and boat inventory\|website=www.armyrecognition.com\|date=15 March 2019~~}}</ref> However, no contract has been signed or rifles produced because of pricing disagreements.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indo-russian-joint-venture-for-amethi-rifles-factory-hits-hurdle/articleshow/73974065.cms\|title=Indo-Russian joint venture for Amethi rifles factory hits hurdle\|website=The Economic Times\|date=6 February 2020}}</ref> The factory is unlikely to begin production in 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/amethi-ak-203-factory-unlikely-to-start-operations-in-2020/articleshow/76183802.cms\|title=Amethi AK-203 factory unlikely to start operations in 2020\|website=The Economic Times\|date=4 June 2020}}</ref>		On 3 March 2019, Russia and [[India]] inaugurated [[Indo-Russia Rifles]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], India to produce 7.62x39mm AK-203 assault rifles as a replacement for the INSAS.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://rostec.ru/en/news/ak-203-production-kicks-off-in-india/\|title=AK-203 Production Kicks-off in India\|website=Rostec State Corporation\|date=4 March 2019\|access-date=20 July 2020\|archive-date=4 April 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404102127/https://rostec.ru/en/news/ak-203-production-kicks-off-in-india/\|url-status=live}}</ref> However, no contract has been signed or rifles produced because of pricing disagreements.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indo-russian-joint-venture-for-amethi-rifles-factory-hits-hurdle/articleshow/73974065.cms\|title=Indo-Russian joint venture for Amethi rifles factory hits hurdle\|website=The Economic Times\|date=6 February 2020\|access-date=20 July 2020\|archive-date=3 July 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703064327/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indo-russian-joint-venture-for-amethi-rifles-factory-hits-hurdle/articleshow/73974065.cms\|url-status=live}}</ref> The factory is unlikely to begin production in 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/amethi-ak-203-factory-unlikely-to-start-operations-in-2020/articleshow/76183802.cms\|title=Amethi AK-203 factory unlikely to start operations in 2020\|website=The Economic Times\|date=4 June 2020\|access-date=20 July 2020\|archive-date=2 August 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802234726/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/amethi-ak-203-factory-unlikely-to-start-operations-in-2020/articleshow/76183802.cms\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	==Design==		==Design==
	The MCIWS is configured to fire in [[5.56×45mm NATO]], [[7.62×39mm]] and in [[6.8mm Remington SPC]].<ref name="FB"/> Its design is influenced by both the [[AR-15]] and the [[FN FNC]].<ref name="FB"/> The barrel assembly appears to be based on the [[AK-47]].<ref name="AR">{{cite web\|url=http://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2014/03/01/the-assault-rifles-of-the-near-future-2-updated/ \|title=The Assault Rifles Of The Near Future (Updated) \|publisher=21st Century Asian Arms Race \|date=2014-03-01 \|access-date=2015-06-23}}</ref>		The MCIWS is configured to fire in [[5.56×45mm NATO]], [[7.62×39mm]] and in [[6.8mm Remington SPC]].<ref name="FB"/> Its design is influenced by both the [[AR-15]] and the [[FN FNC]].<ref name="FB"/> The barrel assembly appears to be based on the [[AK-47]].<ref name="AR">{{cite web \|url=http://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2014/03/01/the-assault-rifles-of-the-near-future-2-updated/ \|title=The Assault Rifles Of The Near Future (Updated) \|publisher=21st Century Asian Arms Race \|date=2014-03-01 \|access-date=2015-06-23 \|archive-date=2015-06-12 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612121607/http://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2014/03/01/the-assault-rifles-of-the-near-future-2-updated/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	The design would allow soldiers to configure it according to the needs of the missions by changing rifle barrels.<ref name="ST"/> The MCIWS uses a gas-operated short stroke piston design, and uses 30-round plastic-type magazines.<ref name="AR"/><ref name="NY"/> The rifle also has ambidextrous features, such as the charging lever and magazine release.<ref name="NY"/> The MCIWS includes an indigenous under barrel grenade launcher to fire airburst-type grenades which can take out targets up to 500 meters.<ref name="FB"/> Various sights can be mounted on the [[Picatinny rail]] on the upper receiver.<ref name="NY"/>		The design would allow soldiers to configure it according to the needs of the missions by changing rifle barrels.<ref name="ST"/> The MCIWS uses a gas-operated short stroke piston design, and uses 30-round plastic-type magazines.<ref name="AR"/><ref name="NY"/> The rifle also has ambidextrous features, such as the charging lever and magazine release.<ref name="NY"/> The MCIWS includes an indigenous under barrel grenade launcher to fire airburst-type grenades which can take out targets up to 500 meters.<ref name="FB"/> Various sights can be mounted on the [[Picatinny rail]] on the upper receiver.<ref name="NY"/>