India has developed a new rifle named "Ugram," which means ferocious. What are its characteristics? Could it be the next Kalashnikov?

Gravitas | India's new 'Ugram' rifle | Will it be the new Kalashnikov?

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday launched Ugram, a state-of-the-art assault rifle of the 7.62 x 51 mm calibre, which has been indigenously designed, developed and manufactured in collaboration with a private industry partner. The assault rifle has been designed for the operational requirements of armed forces, paramilitary and state police entities.

DRDO Ugram assault rifle, India's fully indigenous assault rifle

US President Donald Trump contended Wednesday there was no political support to implement tough controls on highly lethal assault weapons that were used in three mass shootings in the past two weeks.

Trump: No political support for assault rifle controls

At a time when Pakistan is under immense global pressure on terrorism, the country's cash-strapped government has gifted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman a gold-plated assault rifle, a media report said.

Pakistan gifts gold-plated assault rifle to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: Report

'He was dressed in all black, tactical-type gear and was wearing a ballistic vest,' said Freeman Martin, regional director of the Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas church shooter was dressed all in black, had assault rifle

INSAS, which was inducted in the army in 1988, is likely to be replaced with deadlier assault rifles of higher caliber, sources said

Indian Army to get 'deadlier' assault rifles as INSAS to be phased out

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