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|design_date = 2015–present | |design_date = 2015–present | ||
|manufacturer = [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] <br>[[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]] | |manufacturer = [[Armament Research and Development Establishment]] <br />[[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]] | ||
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|number = 6 Preproduction prototypes | |number = 6 Preproduction prototypes | ||
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|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> | |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|access-date=2021-06-28|archive-date=2021-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628171805/https://www.drdo.gov.in/technology-cluster-links/labs-products-detail/2619/174|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|mode of fire = single and automatic | |mode of fire = single and automatic | ||
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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= | '''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> | 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 [[ | 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 | 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"/> | ||