Using an indigenous sniper rifle, the National Security Guard (NSG) won the sniper category in the All India Police Commando Competition, marking a major victory for India’s defense manufacturing industry. Top international competitors, such as the well-known American Barrett 50 Cal rifle employed by Force One of Maharashtra Police, were surpassed by the Bangalore-based SSS Defence’s.338 Saber sniper rifle.
In the All India Police Commando Competition, the Saber.338 sniper rifle outperformed some of the top sniper rifles in the world, marking a noteworthy milestone.
A well-respected sniper and anti-munitions rifle, the Barrett 50 Cal is renowned for its accuracy and strength. The Indian Army has purchased it to increase firepower along delicate borders like the Line of Control (LoC), and US Special Forces utilize it extensively.
Although Force One won this competition last year, they came in second this time around due to NSG’s outstanding performance using a domestic rifle. This demonstrates their proficiency as well as their dependence on top-notch foreign gear.
In a high-level competition, an Indian-made sniper rifle outperformed a well-known American counterpart, demonstrating the potential of Indian defense makers.
One notable accomplishment in India’s domestic defense manufacturing industry is the Saber.338 sniper rifle, which was created by SSS Defence. It is the only sniper rifle in the coveted.338 Lapua Magnum calibre, which is renowned for its long-range precision capabilities, that is designed and produced in the United States.
Chambered with the.338 Lapua Magnum cartridge, the SSS Defence Saber.338 is a high-performance sniper rifle that was created and produced in India. This bolt-action rifle is a perfect weapon for military and law enforcement teams that need long-range accuracy skills because it is designed to engage targets at distances of up to 1500 meters and beyond.
The Saber has a bulky,
The Saber’s small setup mode provides design flexibility by enabling operators to swiftly adjust to various operational settings. For adding different optics or accessories, it has a full rail fore-end with accessory mounting points at many positions. Both five- and ten-round detachable box magazines are included with the rifle. For longevity, the aluminum alloy used to make its receiver system is coated with black oxide and cerakote.
By obtaining export orders from other countries and being taken into consideration by the Indian Army for their sniper rifle needs, the SSS Defence Saber has achieved international reputation. It recently fared better than other top-tier sniper rifles when deployed by India’s National Security Guard (NSG) at the All India Police Commando Competition.
Against elite commando teams from both state and federal forces, the NSG prevailed.
Using the American Barrett 50 Cal calibre sniper rifle, Force One took second place.
Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat plan, this victory represents a significant milestone for India’s domestic defense production capabilities. Additionally, it emphasizes that SSS Defence has already sold these rifles to another countries, demonstrating that India is currently exporting its munitions abroad.
