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.

 

[Rajesh]

Claimed effective range is more than double that of AK 203

High range low commission so Russian wins

 

[Ashish Sandhu]

What is difference between a carbine and an assault rifle?

 

[Dybala]

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

OFB always manages to add another layer of complexity to things. They have difficulty creating sophisticated, dependable weapons, and regrettably, they obstruct other organizations from doing the same. In this sector, advancement is really difficult to come by.

 

[kejruddin]

Not possible . BNP72 RECON is NATO caliber similar to SIG716 and is supposed to be as good as - if not better than SIG716 rifles.

 

[Ritesh]

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.

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