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{{short description|Indian company}} | {{short description|Indian company}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=November | {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}} | ||
{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence | | name = Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence | ||
| logo = File:Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence logo.png | | logo = File:Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence logo.png | ||
| type = [[Subsidiary]] | | type = [[Subsidiary]] | ||
| foundation = 2017<ref>https://www.sssdefence.com/our-company.php</ref> | | foundation = 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sssdefence.com/our-company.php|title=SSS Defence | OUR COMPANY}}</ref> | ||
| location = [[Bengaluru]], [[India]] | | location = [[Bengaluru]], [[India]] | ||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
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| revenue = unknown | | revenue = unknown | ||
| num_employees = | | num_employees = | ||
| parent = | | parent = Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs | ||
| homepage = [https://www.sssdefence.com/ www.sssdefence.com] | | homepage = [https://www.sssdefence.com/ www.sssdefence.com] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence''' ('''SSS Defence''') is an [[India|Indian]] company that deals in [[military]] small arms sectors. It is a subsidiary of Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs. Its current focus area is [[small arms]], ammunition and accessories related to small arms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sssdefence.com/|title=SSS Defence {{!}} Home|website=www.sssdefence.com|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> | '''Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence''' ('''SSS Defence''') is an [[India|Indian]] company that deals in [[military]] small arms sectors. It is a subsidiary of Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs. Its current focus area is [[small arms]], ammunition and accessories related to small arms.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sssdefence.com/|title=SSS Defence {{!}} Home|website=www.sssdefence.com|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In 2016, Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs, the biggest Indian manufacturer of springs, started deliberating on ways to diversify its business. This led to the creation of SSS Defence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/we-create-weapons-with-attributes-that-foreign-ones-lack-says-ceo-of-startup-behind-indias-first-sniper-rifles-5244781.htm|title=We create weapons with attributes that foreign ones lack, says CEO of startup behind | In 2016, Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs, the biggest Indian manufacturer of springs, started deliberating on ways to diversify its business. This led to the creation of SSS Defence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/we-create-weapons-with-attributes-that-foreign-ones-lack-says-ceo-of-startup-behind-indias-first-sniper-rifles-5244781.htm|title=We create weapons with attributes that foreign ones lack, says CEO of startup behind India's first sniper rifles|date=2020-02-07|website=[[CNBC TV18]]|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref> This foray into the business of small arms and ammunition was primarily targeted onto the foreign markets located in [[Asia]], apart from those in India.<ref name="bloomquintFeb2020"/> It became the first private Indian firm to have developed [[sniper rifle]]s when it’s Viper and Saber rifles were released.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/in-a-first-two-indigenous-sniper-rifles-developed-by-bengaluru-based-firm-1609027-2019-10-14|title=In a first, two indigenous sniper rifles developed by Bengaluru-based firm|date=14 October 2019|work=[[Asian News International]]|access-date=4 November 2019|via=[[India Today]]}}</ref> | ||
In October 2021, the firm received an order to upgrade some of Indian army's AK-47 rifles to special operations standard. This was the first time a private Indian company received a firearms order,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Livefist|first=Team|date=2021-10-31|title=Beating Israeli Contender, Indian Co To Upgrade Army's AK-47|url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/edging-out-israeli-contender-indian-firm-to-upgrade-armys-ak-47-rifles/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-01|website=Livefist Defence|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Philip|first=Snehesh Alex|date=2021-10-31|title=Bengaluru’s SSS Defence beats Israeli firm, will be first from India to upgrade Army’s AK-47s|url=https://theprint.in/defence/bengalurus-sss-defence-beats-israeli-firm-will-be-first-from-india-to-upgrade-armys-ak-47s/759716/|access-date=2021-11-01|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
== Products and facilities == | == Products and facilities == | ||
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==== Sniper rifles ==== | ==== Sniper rifles ==== | ||
SSS Defence has developed two sniper rifles and plans to offer them for trials to [[Special Forces of India|Indian special forces]], being the Viper and the Saber.<ref name="toi1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-a-1st-bengaluru-firm-designs-develops-two-sniper-rifles/articleshow/71118461.cms|title=Bangalore: In a 1st, Bengaluru firm designs, develops two sniper rifles|date=13 September 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 November | SSS Defence has developed two sniper rifles and plans to offer them for trials to [[Special Forces of India|Indian special forces]], being the Viper and the Saber.<ref name="toi1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-a-1st-bengaluru-firm-designs-develops-two-sniper-rifles/articleshow/71118461.cms|title=Bangalore: In a 1st, Bengaluru firm designs, develops two sniper rifles|date=13 September 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=4 November 2022}}</ref> SSS Defence says that these rifles have been designed to be compatible with the body structures of Indian soldiers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/defexpo-2020-made-in-india-viper-and-sabre-snipers-check-details/1839571/|title=DefExpo-2020: Made in India Viper and Sabre snipers! Check details|date=2020-01-30|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-11}}</ref> | ||
* Viper is a [[sub-MOA]] [[sniper rifle]] chambered for [[7.62×51mm NATO|7.62×51mm]] or [[.308 Winchester|.308]] cartridges. It has a proven range of more than {{Convert|1000|m|ft}}.<ref name="toi1" /><ref name=":1" /> | * Viper is a [[sub-MOA]] [[sniper rifle]] chambered for [[7.62×51mm NATO|7.62×51mm]] or [[.308 Winchester|.308]] cartridges. It has a proven range of more than {{Convert|1000|m|ft}}.<ref name="toi1" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
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==== Assault rifles ==== | ==== Assault rifles ==== | ||
The company has developed | The company has also developed the P-72 family of rifles, with design philosophy similar to the [[Remington ACR|ACR]], [[FN SCAR|FN Scar]], and [[Czech Republic|Czech]] [[CZ 805 BREN|CZ Bren 2]] Family.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-27 |title=AK 203 vs P-72: Is Army Against Indigenous Weapons? » |url=https://www.defencexp.com/ak-203-vs-p-72-is-army-against-indigenous-weapons/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=DefenceXP - Indian Defence Network |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
* P-72 Rapid Engagement Combat Rifle (RECR) was designed for general [[infantry]] and [[special operations]] environments. It is chambered for [[7.62×39mm|7.62x39mm]] or 7.62x51mm.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2020-09-15 |title=SSS Defence » New leader in Indian private sector defence manufacturing |url=https://www.defencexp.com/sss-defence-new-leader-in-indian-private-sector-defence-manufacturing/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=DefenceXP - Indian Defence Network |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
* P-72 Recon [[Carbine]] is a short, [[Gas-operated reloading|gas piston-operated]] weapon chambered for 7.62x39mm or [[5.56×45mm NATO|5.56x45mm]] cartridges.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> | |||
* P-72 [[Designated marksman rifle|Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR)]] comes in both 7.62×51mm and 7.62×39mm. This provides a range of around {{Convert|800|m|ft}}.<ref name=":4" /> | |||
=== Facilities === | === Facilities === | ||
SSS Defence is projected to become the second Indian company to operate a [[small arms]] manufacturing facility by the end of 2020.<ref name="bloomquintFeb2020">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/defence-expo-2020-this-startup-and-a-30-year-old-firm-have-one-thing-in-common|title=Defence Expo 2020: This Startup And A 30-Year-Old Firm Have One Thing In Common|last=Manghat|first=Sajeet|date=2020-02-08|website=[[BloombergQuint]]|language=en|access-date=2020-02-08}}</ref> This facility will eventually be capable of producing 80,000 arms per year, starting with an initial 15,000 per year.<ref name=":1" /> By 2021, it also plans to operationalise an ammunition manufacturing in [[Anantapur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/defence-expo-2020-bengaluru-startup-builds-indias-first-indigenous-sniper-rifle-prototypes-5236551.htm|title=Defence Expo 2020: Bengaluru startup builds India's first indigenous sniper rifle prototypes|last=Vaishnav|first=Ajay|date=February 7, 2020|website=[[CNBC TV18]]|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-08}}</ref> The firm has established a joint venture with [[Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos]] for this purpose.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/jan/01/rs-1020-cr-arms--factory-to-come-up-in-anantapur-1919110.html|title=Rs 1,020 crore arms | SSS Defence is projected to become the second Indian company to operate a [[small arms]] manufacturing facility by the end of 2020.<ref name="bloomquintFeb2020">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/defence-expo-2020-this-startup-and-a-30-year-old-firm-have-one-thing-in-common|title=Defence Expo 2020: This Startup And A 30-Year-Old Firm Have One Thing In Common|last=Manghat|first=Sajeet|date=2020-02-08|website=[[BloombergQuint]]|language=en|access-date=2020-02-08}}</ref> This facility will eventually be capable of producing 80,000 arms per year, starting with an initial 15,000 per year.<ref name=":1" /> By 2021, it also plans to operationalise an ammunition manufacturing in [[Anantapur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/startup/defence-expo-2020-bengaluru-startup-builds-indias-first-indigenous-sniper-rifle-prototypes-5236551.htm|title=Defence Expo 2020: Bengaluru startup builds India's first indigenous sniper rifle prototypes|last=Vaishnav|first=Ajay|date=February 7, 2020|website=[[CNBC TV18]]|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-08}}</ref> The firm has established a joint venture with [[Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos]] for this purpose.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/jan/01/rs-1020-cr-arms--factory-to-come-up-in-anantapur-1919110.html|title=Rs 1,020 crore arms factory to come up in Anantapur|date=1 January 2019|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717073255/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/jan/01/rs-1020-cr-arms--factory-to-come-up-in-anantapur-1919110.html|archive-date=17 July 2019|access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref> This facility will produce ammunition of calibres such as the [[12.7 mm|12.7mm]], [[9×19mm Parabellum|9mm]], 7.62×51mm, 7.62×39mm, .338 Lapua Magnum.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||