DRDO develops India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol: Key things to know India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol 1 min read Share Via Read Full Story Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) today said that it has developed the country's first indigenous machine pistol ASMI. The pistol which is developed by DRDO along with the help of Indian Army is set to replace the 9mm pistols in the defence forces. TRENDING STORIESSee All 2 min read 1 min read 4 min read 2 min read Here are the key things: Infantry School, Mhow and DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune have designed and developed this weapon using their respective expertise in the complementary areas.