The MGL is a grenade launcher manufactured in South Africa by the Milkor company (renamed Ripple Effect in 2007).

It is a clockwork (spring-driven) revolver multiple-shot weapon, intended to significantly increase a small squad"s firepower when compared to traditional single-shot grenade launchers like the M203. The MGL is designed to be simple, rugged and reliable. After its introduction in 1983, the MGL was gradually adopted by over 30 countries; it has since proven its effectiveness in harsh environments ranging from jungles to deserts.

In the last decade, several upgrades were made to the original design.