I agree the NSG should replace the 9mm MP5s as their primary weapon. Yes their main role is HR/CQB and here the MP5 is an excellent weapon. The fact is the "stopping power" of the 9mm is pretty poor. I think the NSG should start making the transition to the MP-5s direct descendant,the MP-7 (4.6mm), or set about going for a completely fresh tender for a SMG. Given the NSG's entire size is <10,000 (with the SAG comprising only ~2,000) the order should be cleared in no time. I think the X-95 could also be a good option and this weapon can fire the 5.56mm or 9mm depending on the NSG's needs and given the fact the CRPF has placed orders for 20,000+ not to mention all the police forces and CAPFs in India there will be no issue with logistical support. In fact the X-95 has a high likilihood of being the IA's next CQB weapon of choice so this is another 100,000+ order for sure.
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EzioAltaïr mate, when are Indian forces, specifically the NSG, "facing terrorists that are equipped with BPJs"?
I don't think the NSG has ever faced such a scenario, but it does make sense to have contingencies for worst-case scenarios.
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EzioAltaïr I don't know if you are aware or not but the NSG has 1-2 operators with SIG-552 (5.56mm calibre rifles) in every stick (10-12 operators, an assault team) and 1 breacher with an automatic shotgun. 1-2 men will also have Tazers now. So it's not like if the NSG faced a BPJ wearing bad-guy that they'd be ineffective. Not to mention that the NSG operators are unbelievably well trained and are all incredible marksmen with their assigned weapons, given the chance the NSG men will drill 2 holes in the head of a bad guy before they even blink.