Indian Army Snipers play a quiet but decisive role in military operations, often shaping the battlefield without being seen. Their presence can restrict enemy movement and create psychological pressure on enemy. If snipers were absent, units would lose a critical capability for situational awareness on the battlefield. This would make operations less controlled and potentially more costly in terms of time and casualties.
The list of weapons used by Snipers in Indian Army are
Dragunov SVD (7.62×54mmR)
Heckler & Koch PSG1 (7.62×51mm)
Beretta Scorpio TGT / Victrix Scorpio (bolt-action precision rifles)
Sako TRG-42 (0.338 Lapua Magnum)
Barrett M95 / M107 (0.50 BMG anti-materiel rifles)
Vidhwansak Anti-Materiel Rifle (indigenous)












