The Defence Research Development Organisationโs (DRDO) Armament Development Establishment (ARDE) has designed a new โRifle Propelled Grenadeโ. According to a Tribune report, the countries premier research and development agency has upgraded the armyโs rifle launched a grenade.
This new 40 mm grenade will have the capability to be launched through Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) attached through the Indian Armyโs standard-issue rifles. The newly designed explosive may even be used independently using a multi-barrel grenade launcher (A weapon which can fire grenades like projectiles).
The government of India has identified eight types of ammunition along with the DRDOโs new fragmentation grenade to be jointly developed with private sector companies. The new under-barrel munition will pack a punch to the Indian armyโs small arms arsenal.