In continuation to the launch of TriCa(Trichy Carbine), which is a leap forward of AtmaNirbharBharath, Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli launched 40X 46 mm UBGL for TAR and AK-47 during the function held at Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli on 30^th July 2021.

This 40 X 46 mm UBGL is developed through in-house R&D at OFT which is an additional facility that can be attached to Trichy Assault Rifle (TAR), an indigenously developed assault rifle, which is inducted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and State Police Forces.  This 46 X 40 mm UBGL is compatible with in service AK-47 Rifles also for the purpose of launching high explosive grenades at enemy targets. Its range is 400 Meters and Weight about 1.6 Kg.

The 40 X 46 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher is a single shot, breech loaded launcher intended for increasing the fire power drastically by using variety of grenade.The soldier will have an option to fire both TAR/AK-47 bullets and explosive grenades at enemy troops to destroy and prevent them from marching forward.  The UBGL can be easily attached to the rifle in less than a minute.  The 40 mm UBGL is very useful in combat actions and counter-terrorist operations for Infantry, Special Forces, Law Enforcement Units and anti-Naxal and jungle warfare operations. 

Shri Sanjay Dwivedi, IOFS, General Manager, Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirappalli launched the UBGL.  Shri Rajiv Jain, Addl. General Manager ,  Shri A.K. Singh, Addl. General Manager, Shri V.Gunasekaran,  Jt. General Manager and  Shri S. Krishnaswamy, Jt. General Manager were present. 

This is stated in a press release issued by Dr.C.Ariyasakthi, WM/Admin & PRO, OFT.

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