India · founded in 2021
AWEIL (Advanced Weapons & Equipment India)
One of the seven state-owned companies born from the split of the Indian Ordnance Factories.
History
Established in 2021 as part of the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board, AWEIL inherits the historical arsenals of Kanpur, Ishapore, Tiruchirappalli and Cossipore. It produces the INSAS, Excalibur, Ugram rifle (2024), machine guns and the Vidhwansak anti-materiel rifle.
Iconic products
- →INSAS — 5.56×45 standard assault rifle.
- →Excalibur — modernised INSAS variant.
- →Ugram — 7.62×51 assault rifle unveiled in 2024.
- →Vidhwansak — multi-calibre anti-materiel rifle.