ASMI - India’s first indigenously developed 9mm Machine Pistol Updated Jan 13, 2021 | 15:57 IST The machine pistol can fire at a range of 100 metres and is in the class of the Uzi series guns of Israel. machine pistol ASMI | Photo Credit: ANI Key Highlights The Machine Pistol is aptly named Asmi meaning pride, self-respect and hard work India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and Indian Army. New Delhi: India’s first indigenous machine pistol developed jointly by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army was displayed at the Army’s innovation display event. The ‘Make in India’ gun would be offered to replace the 9mm pistols in the defence forces.