INSAS Rifle Magazine

The INSAS weapons, developed in India by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), have been the standard infantry armament of the Indian Armed Forces for nearly three decades. However, during the Kargil conflict, some issues were reported with the rifle's performance, particularly with its polymer magazines. These problems included serious stoppages and cracking of the polymer magazines due to cold weather conditions. Even at lower altitudes, the inherent nature of the polymer made the magazines prone to breakage or damage, even from minor impacts such as dropping.

This fragility also rendered the practice of passing loaded magazines between soldiers on the field during operations impractical and unreliable, impacting operational effectiveness.

To address these challenges, we have developed a steel-inserted polymer 5.56 x 45 mm 30-round magazine for the INSAS Rifle and INSAS LMG, in collaboration with ARDE (DRDO), Pune. This innovative design combines the lightweight nature of polymer with the added strength and durability of steel reinforcement, ensuring enhanced performance and reliability in both extreme cold and warm conditions.

We are proud to share that this product is DGQA-approved, meeting the stringent quality standards required for use by the Indian Armed Forces. This advancement represents a significant step toward solving long-standing operational challenges and improving combat readiness.