What is the ASMI Machine Pistol?

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About ASMI Machine Pistol:

ASMI (meaning pride/ self-respect) is India’s first indigenous 9mm machine pistol.
Developed jointly by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and Indian Army.
It weighs under 2kg and can fire at a range of 100 metres.
It has an 8-inch barrel and 33 rounds of high capacity magazine load.
It would cost around Rs 50,000 per unit.
The 3D printing process was used to design and prototype the pistol’s various parts, including its trigger components.
It is set to replace the 9mm pistols in the Indian defence forces.

What is a Machine pistol?

It is a relatively small, self-loading automatic handgun with a high rate of fire and can fire in intermittent or sustained bursts.

Q1) What is the Defence Acquisition Procedure, 2020 ?

The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 has been established in 2020 as a potential catalyst for the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, in the sector of defence manufacturing. It eases the procurement and acquisition of upgraded technology, products and services for the Tri-Services and other allied defence services.

Source: Why Indian Army Is Buying Machine Pistols Under Emergency Provision