Chandigarh: India’s private defence manufacturer has delivered another batch of indigenous G72 submachine guns to the Punjab Police, strengthening the state force’s close-combat capabilities. The delivery highlights the growing adoption of Indian-made weapons systems under the government’s “Make in India” and defence indigenisation programs. Details of SSS Defence G72 Submachine Guns The Bengaluru-based defence company has been expanding its footprint in India’s law-enforcement and tactical weapons market. Read also: Make in India Milestone: Adani Supplies 2,000 Prahar Light Machine Guns to Strengthen Indian Army Combat Power According to defence reports, the newly delivered G72 submachine guns are designed for: Close-quarter battle (CQB) Urban combat operations Counter-terror missions High-risk tactical deployments The weapon uses the globally accepted 9×19mm NATO ammunition, making logistics and ammunition supply easier for police and security agencies. Key Features of the G72 Submachine Gun The G72 platform has been developed with modular and tactical flexibility in mind. Key features include: Fully indigenous design and manufacturing Roller-delayed blowback operating system Reduced recoil for improved accuracy Firing rate of nearly 900–950 rounds per minute Side-folding stock Ambidextrous controls for left and right-handed operators Picatinny and M-LOK rails for optics and accessories Suppressor-ready threaded barrel The compact design makes the weapon suitable for special units operating in dense urban areas and counter-insurgency environments. Growing Role of Private Indian Defence Companies The latest delivery also signals the increasing role of private Indian companies in defence manufacturing. has emerged as one of India’s fast-growing small arms manufacturers, producing: Assault rifles Carbines Sniper rifles Submachine guns Tactical accessories The company has previously supplied weapons to Indian security agencies and police forces, including reported deliveries of M72 carbines to the Uttar Pradesh Police. SSS Defence G72 Submachine Guns: Boost to ‘Make in India’ Defence Manufacturing India has been aggressively promoting indigenous defence production to reduce dependence on imported small arms. Defence analysts believe such procurements: Improve domestic manufacturing capability Reduce import costs Increase operational self-reliance Strengthen local defence supply chains The G72 project reflects a broader shift toward modernising Indian police and security forces with locally produced tactical systems. Punjab Police Modernisation Efforts The induction of advanced submachine guns comes as the Punjab Police continues to modernise its counter-terror and rapid-response units. Punjab remains strategically important due to border security concerns and anti-terror operations. Security experts note that lightweight and modular SMGs like the G72 are particularly useful for: VIP protection teams SWAT-style operations Building intervention missions Rapid urban deployment Read also: Make in India High in Sky: India’s Indigenous VSHORADS Demonstrates High Accuracy, Nearing Final Clearance Set for Production Approval by 2026
