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INSAS rifle
Family of infantry arms consisting of an assault rifle and a light machine gun (LMG).
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About the rifle
The INSAS, or Indian Small Arms System, is a family of infantry arms consisting of an assault rifle and a light machine gun (LMG). These weapons were developed in India by the Armament Research and Development Establishment and manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Board at its various factories.
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