SSS Defence

SSS Defence has developed two sniper rifles and plans to offer them for trials to Indian special forces, being the Viper and the Saber.[8] SSS Defence says that these rifles have been designed to be compatible with the body structures of Indian soldiers.[9]

• Viper is a sub-MOA sniper rifle chambered for 7.62×51mm or .308 cartridges. It has a proven range of more than 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).[8][9]
• Saber is a sniper rifle chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum. Its length and height can be adjusted at its butt stock.[10] It has a range of around 1,500 metres (4,900 ft).[8] The picatinny rail system on the rifle has a MIL-STD-1913 rail at a total of 4 positions. It has a weight of around 7 kilograms. When fully equipped with accessories, the Sabre weighs around 9 kilograms. The rifle has an ambidextrous magazine release. It can be equipped with three different types of barrels with lengths of 24, 26, and 27 inches respectively, its RH Twist being 1:11.25". The receiver system of the rifle is made up of aluminium alloy and the surface of the receiver is coated with cerakote and black oxide.[10]

The company has also developed the P-72 family of rifles, with design philosophy similar to the ACR, FN Scar, and Czech CZ Bren 2 Family.[11]

• P-72 Rapid Engagement Combat Rifle (RECR) was designed for general infantry and special operations environments. It is chambered for 7.62x39mm or 7.62x51mm.[12]
• P-72 Recon Carbine is a short, gas piston-operated weapon chambered for 7.62x39mm or 5.56x45mm cartridges.[2][12]
• P-72 Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) comes in both 7.62×51mm and 7.62×39mm. This provides a range of around 800 metres (2,600 ft).[12]

SSS Defence is projected to become the second Indian company to operate a small arms manufacturing facility by the end of 2020.[4] This facility will eventually be capable of producing 80,000 arms per year, starting with an initial 15,000 per year.[9] By 2021, it also plans to operationalise an ammunition manufacturing in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.[13] The firm has established a joint venture with Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos for this purpose.[14] This facility will produce ammunition of calibres such as the 12.7mm, 9mm, 7.62×51mm, 7.62×39mm, .338 Lapua Magnum.[9]