The US Army once again interested submachine gun. US Department of Defense has requested information on the subcompact weapon (Sub Compact Weapons (SCW), transfers “Warspot” with reference to the Popular Mechanics magazine
In the document there are no requirements for size and weight of the weapon, but the size indicated and described a possible set of accessories.
M3 - last submachine gun, put into service by the US Army
Caliber weapons must be 9 × 19 mm and is equipped with strap standard MIL-STD-1913 (Pikatinni). Besides, indicated, that the new weapon should be able to install silencers and mountings for weapons belt. At the same time a weapon is required to shoot in automatic, and in semi-automatic modes. These requirements are fully consistent with the class of weapons, known as submachine guns (PP). companies must submit their proposals to the 18 May. Based on the military establishment data model selects for advanced purchases or announce full tender detailing the characteristics.
According to unofficial information,, new PP can partially replace the M4 rifle in connection with the planned transition to a new army major caliber 6,8 mm. In this way, new small arms and ammunition will be harder, than it is now used by the caliber of the weapon 5,56 mm, so the soldiers, taking no active part in hostilities, They will be rearmed.
The last time the US Army armed with sub-machine gun in 1943 year. Then it was M3, violated the "monopoly" Thompson Submachine Gun.
