Italy’s Carabinieri Orders 1,000 Beretta PMX Submachine Guns

By Tactical-Life

The Carabinieri, Italy’s military police force, has placed an order for 1,000 Beretta PMX submachine guns.

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According to Jane’s 360, the contract with the Carabinieri General Command is worth €816,000, or $1 million, and it addresses the service’s need for a replacement for its Beretta M12S/PM12-S subgun, which was originally manufactured way back in 1961 and isn’t being produced anymore.

First created in 1814, the Carabinieri is Italy’s national gendarmerie, which means it’s responsible for policing both military and civilians in the country. The service is one of the four branches of the Italian Armed Forces, along with the Army, Navy and Air Force. It’s comprised of over 100,000 members.

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Source:: Tactical Life