ARDE Under Barrel Grenade Launcher

The 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher,[a] is a single shot grenade launcher developed by ARDE and Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli[1] for use with the INSAS and AK-47 rifles used by the Indian Army.

[4] It was reported by the Indian Ministry of Defence in 2011 that paramilitary forces ordered around 100 UBGLs.

[5] In 2020, production of 40mm rounds began in Ammunition Factory Khadki under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

[2] It has a three-point attachment system to be able to mount the UBGL to the rifles with a built-in safety to prevent accidental discharge.

The ammunition fired by the UBGL is similar to the Milkor MGL used by the Indian Army, allowing for standardisation.

An Indian Army soldier with an INSAS AR outfitted with a UBGL.