The Pindad SS3-M1 (short for ''Senapan Serbu 3 Modular 1'', lit. 'Assault Rifle 3 Modular 1) or Pindad AM1 (''Assault Military 1'') is an

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produced by

Pindad PT Pindad (Persero) (formerly abbreviated from , ), is an Indonesian state-owned enterprise specialising in military and commercial products. Pindad provides the armaments and munitions , for the Indonesian National Armed Forces and other un ...

, which was first introduced in 2022.

History

In 2023, Pindad conducted a product demonstration of the AM1 using a

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with a range of 50 meters. In February 26th, 2025, the assault rifle is designated as the SS3-M1. Pindad announced that the rifle was produced following directives from the Minister of Defense,

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin Lieutenant general, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (born 30 October 1952) is an Indonesian army officer and politician serving as the 27th Minister of Defense (Indonesia), minister of defense since 2024. From 2010 to 2014, he serve ...

Design

The SS3-M1 is the latest iteration in Pindad's series of assault rifles. It was developed to provide a more advanced and adaptable weapon system for the Indonesian armed forces, incorporating several key features that enhance its performance, ergonomics, and modularity. The SS3-M1 is a third-generation assault rifle produced by PT Pindad, based on the AR-15–style design of

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, and CAR 816, while also incorporating feedback from users of the SS1 and SS2. The SS3-M1 is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO caliber to ensure compatibility with a broad range of ammunitions and accessories. It has a 14.5-inch barrel and an adjustable telescopic buttstock. It is equipped with Picatinny and

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rail systems, enabling various accessories such as optics, lights, and grips to be mounted according to different mission requirements. Ergonomic considerations were paramount in the design process, with the SS3-M1 featuring improved grip textures and control layouts to enhance handling and reduce user fatigue.

Users

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Indonesian Armed Forces The Indonesian National Armed Forces (; abbreviated as TNI) are the military forces of the Republic of Indonesia. It consists of the Army (''TNI-AD''), Navy (''TNI-AL''), and Air Force (''TNI-AU''). The President of Indonesia is the Supreme ...

for use in various military operations.

References

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Design

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