Special Forces Machine Guns to Be Replaced After 40 Years
SNT Motive Signs Supply Contract for 'STC-16' 5.56mm Special Operations Submachine Gun
SNT Motive announced on the 18th that it has signed a supply contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the 'Special Operations Submachine Gun Type II Project.' The 'Special Operations Submachine Gun Type II Project' is a competitive bidding project to supply rifles for special forces used in special operations such as counter-terrorism and urban warfare, aimed at replacing the old K1A submachine guns that have been used by special forces units for over 40 years.
After the 'STC-16' 5.56mm special operations submachine gun (hereinafter STC-16) was selected through competitive bidding, SNT Motive underwent test evaluations to meet military performance requirements and received a combat suitability certification.
Following the supply contract, SNT Motive plans to supply the weapons to special forces starting at the end of this year, and for the first time domestically, will also supply silencers that were previously purchased separately and attached to the firearms.
The STC-16 was developed using proprietary technology based on the global trend of 'modularization' in rifle development. Modularization is a method that allows various parts such as barrels, handguards, and stocks to be replaced as needed. It meets military requirements for various operational environments and also considers the need for shorter weight and barrel length during special operations such as urban warfare and airborne drops. It can also be equipped with various auxiliary devices such as laser target designators, maximizing operational usability. It is designed for ambidextrous use, allowing both hands to operate it comfortably.
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An SNT Motive official stated, "In the small-caliber firearms sector, we are continuously researching and developing lightweight and highly accurate weapons required by modern warfare in line with the K-defense industry era, leading the way in strengthening future national defense capabilities."
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