JVPC (MSMC)
India2018 - Present
The Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC), formerly known as Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC), is an indigenous personal defense weapon developed by DRDO. It fires the unique 5.56×30mm MINSAS cartridge.
Primary Specifications
Caliber
5.56×30 mm
Compact round for CQB operations
Weight (Empty)
3 kg
Muzzle Velocity
650 m/s
Optimized for short-range engagement
Rate of Fire
700 rpm
Fast handling in confined spaces
Effective Range
200 m
Designed for close-quarters combat
Magazine
30 Round Box
Standard submachine gun capacity
Quick Summary
What it is?
An indigenous compact carbine for close-quarters and personal defense
Who uses it?
Central Armed Police Forces, State Police, Special Protection Group, Indian Army (cleared trials)
Role
Personal defense weapon / Close-quarters carbine
What's different?
Uses unique 5.56×30mm MINSAS cartridge with armor-piercing capability
Why it matters?
Provides Indian security forces with a compact, high-firepower weapon for VIP protection and urban operations.
Real-World Impact
1
Ultra-Compact
Only 552mm with stock collapsed - smaller than most submachine guns
2
Armor Piercing
5.56×30mm MINSAS penetrates body armor better than 9mm
3
Low Recoil
Controllable even in full-auto fire with one hand
4
Modern Production
Metal injection molding ensures consistent quality
Additional Features
Ambidextrous Controls
Yes
Operating System
Gas-operated
FAQs
1. What is the 5.56×30mm MINSAS?
An indigenous Indian cartridge designed to defeat body armor while maintaining controllability in a compact weapon.2. How compact is it?
3. What is the rate of fire?
4. What does it replace?
5. Can it penetrate body armor?
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