SSS Defence's P-72 Rifle Aims to Secure Indian Paramilitary Contracts

SSS Defence, a domestic Indian firearms manufacturer, has set its sights on the lucrative Indian paramilitary market with its newly developed P-72 assault rifle. Chambered in the ubiquitous 7.62x39mm caliber, the P-72 is designed to address the specific needs and challenges faced by India's paramilitary forces.

The rifle features a select-fire mechanism, enabling both semi-automatic and fully automatic firing modes, providing operators with flexibility in various combat scenarios. The short-stroke piston operating system, known for its reliability and reduced recoil, enhances the P-72's performance and longevity in demanding operational environments.


SSS Defence asserts that the P-72 boasts an effective range of up to 800 meters, making it suitable for both close-quarters combat and longer-range engagements. Its compatibility with standard 20 and 30 round magazines, coupled with suppressor adaptability, further enhances the rifle's tactical versatility.

Having successfully undergone rigorous internal trials, the P-72 has been offered to a range of Indian paramilitary organizations. SSS Defence is currently participating in multiple tenders, vying to secure contracts that could see the P-72 become the standard-issue weapon for these forces.

This ambitious endeavor by SSS Defence highlights the growing capabilities of India's indigenous defense industry. The P-72 represents a potential shift towards greater self-reliance in small arms procurement for the Indian paramilitary sector.

 

[sujit raj]

its high time Army gives a fair chance to SSS defense. Procure the gun in limited numbers give feedback to improve the gun and get a customized version created for army and Dump guns from rest of the world

 

[Sommyarup Roy]

Sorry no commission no orders.

 

[Anant]

If the P-72 is good enough for paramilitary forces and can prove to be comparable or even better than the AK-203, why not downsize the AK-203 order a bit and transfer those to the P-72?

1 lakh fewer AK-203s won't make a difference when we are getting several lakh of those, but 1 lakh P-72s would be a major domestic boost.

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

If the P-72 is good enough for paramilitary forces and can prove to be comparable or even better than the AK-203, why not downsize the AK-203 order a bit and transfer those to the P-72?

1 lakh fewer AK-203s won't make a difference when we are getting several lakh of those, but 1 lakh P-72s would be a major domestic boost.

That ain't gonna happen.
AK-203 is based on imported technology and the Russians had supplied enough Russians to our generals at Chandigarh.
SSS will have some chance only if it can prove that P-72 has European, Israeli or American roots.

 

[Akshat]

its high time Army gives a fair chance to SSS defense. Procure the gun in limited numbers give feedback to improve the gun and get a customized version created for army and Dump guns from rest of the world

SSS Defence needs to participate in the relevant tenders. There are others like them bro. Can't be partial to them, no?

 

[RalphRearden]

For all those in favour of SSS, well this company has not won even a single order outside of India. I would love to see them win a tender for Indian Army, but they not securing even a single tender with anyone in the world is a red flag and no army officer or MoD babu will take a chance.
I think the right thing to do would be to give a limited order of 5000 odd guns and see how they perform over next 12 months before placing a bigger order based on the experience.

 

[Akshat]

Sorry no commission no orders.

If it's an indigenous product that even remotely meets our requirements, our army will merge he|| and heaven to induct it at any cost.

 

[Akshat]

That ain't gonna happen.
AK-203 is based on imported technology and the Russians had supplied enough Russians to our generals at Chandigarh.
SSS will have some chance only if it can prove that P-72 has European, Israeli or American roots.

Not in front of our patriotic army. If the product even meets the requirements remotely at the right time, our forces will merge he|| and heaven to induct it at any cost. Remember Insas? Procured at twice the cost even when it was nothing but a junk.

 

[GMR]

its high time Army gives a fair chance to SSS defense. Procure the gun in limited numbers give feedback to improve the gun and get a customized version created for army and Dump guns from rest of the world

No such hope from our great IA. They r happy with American, Russian, israeli arms, even has considered UAE products. Paraforces may consider basis quality among indegenious competition.

 

[GMR]

Not in front of our patriotic army. If the product even meets the requirements remotely at the right time, our forces will merge he|| and heaven to induct it at any cost. Remember Insas? Procured at twice the cost even when it was nothing but a junk.

Yes, just like WHAAP.. Fully agree when considering other examples like follow on order of Vajra, procurememt of MGS, Bharat 52, etc.. Our IA is really a huge admirer of indegenious platforms.. 👍 Not mentioning Arjun & ATAGS as DRDO will be blamed as usual.

 

[Akshat]

Yes, just like WHAAP.. Fully agree when considering other examples like follow on order of Vajra, procurememt of MGS, Bharat 52, etc.. Our IA is really a huge admirer of indegenious platforms.. 👍 Not mentioning Arjun & ATAGS as DRDO will be blamed as usual.

Of course DRDO has to be blamed for Arjun, ATAGS and even WhAP (as the basic design was given by them). As for MGS, IA actually delayed the whole procedure so that desi platforms can be developed. Currently the tender is under consideration. Bharat 52 of course can't be procured as MoD has forced ATAGS on the IA. And no one is buying more Vajra. 100 units were supposed to be purchased, that was always the requirement, they have been bought and case closed. Not an indigenous item, and not being procured beyond the requirement. So IA has always done it's job. DRDO fails to do theirs.

 

[SuryaK]

Only if product comes with Natasha’s will it get any orders.

 

[Vipul Kumar]

For all those in favour of SSS, well this company has not won even a single order outside of India. I would love to see them win a tender for Indian Army, but they not securing even a single tender with anyone in the world is a red flag and no army officer or MoD babu will take a chance.
I think the right thing to do would be to give a limited order of 5000 odd guns and see how they perform over next 12 months before placing a bigger order based on the experience.

Dude your not from India you dont know anything about internal problems in army induction, so stay outside of our matter

 

[Indian1]

Claimed effective range is more than double that of AK 203

 

[kumar]

For all those in favour of SSS, well this company has not won even a single order outside of India. I would love to see them win a tender for Indian Army, but they not securing even a single tender with anyone in the world is a red flag and no army officer or MoD babu will take a chance.
I think the right thing to do would be to give a limited order of 5000 odd guns and see how they perform over next 12 months before placing a bigger order based on the experience.

How will anybody outside buy from India if it is not ordered by IA itself. Armed forces orders have also cascading effect. It is not just about sss defence orders, IA loves to induct when there is made in outside India label. Probably ur new to all this.

 

[kumar]

IA could have opened tender for atleast a lakh rifle from private sector along with ak203. But then, they will only buy which is imported.

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

If the product even meets the requirements remotely at the right time, our forces will merge he|| and heaven to induct it at any cost.

Reminds me of Aeronautical engineer and designer of the Hawker Hurricane Sir Sydney Camm who when remarking on the cancelled British aircraft TSR-2: "All modern aircraft have four dimensions: span, length, height and politics.
This holds true for all weapons platforms.
Armies world over do not select weapons based on meeting requirement criteria alone.
Weapons are also acquired with special consideration given to long term viability of acquisition, economic considerations, viablilty of support of domestic industry and lastly international diplomacy.
US goes so far as to use its might to arm twist other countries to halt development of their programs (Avro Arrow, TR-2, IAI Lavi) to push its own weapons.
Here in India, our Patriotic Import Army prefers to import. When pushed by the MoD, they buy a few token number of ill developed weapons from our DPSUs to display their generosity. And when pushed to the wall, last considerations are reserved for the private sector whose solutions are more often than not put through grudgingly long testings and then some token orders.

 

[Akshat]

Only if product comes with Natasha’s will it get any orders.

Not when it comes to our Indian army. They just need to meet the minimum basic requirements and our army will pay even double triple to buy it.

 

[Kira]

OFB will somehow play spoiler,and neither they can design a mature and reliable firearm not will they allow another entity to do so.