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.
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
