An almost finished deal
2022 for the Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta will end with an important order which certifies the primary role of the company from Gardone Val Trompia. By December, in fact, the negotiation that will lead the Lombard company to supply light weapons to the company should be concluded Marina Militare of our country. Only the signature is missing, after Beretta has been awarded a contract worth 3,5 million euros. The sum in question concerns rifles and pistols, but there is also an option for a further order, other carbines for 1,4 million euros.
Weapons and departments
To tell the truth, it is a beautiful and good sign of continuity. The Navy already uses this type of weapons and needs new batches, consequently the relationship of trust that has been established over time between the parties has continued with the acquisitions just detailed. The weapons will be supplied to the Marines of the San Marco Brigade and other departments involved in maritime surveillance. Going into more detail, which weapons are these?
The details of pistols and rifles
The weapons of the order are 9×19 caliber Apx pistols, but also the 160 Nato caliber Arx 5,56 assault rifles. Lastly, the further supply refers to Mx4 carbines, 9×19 caliber light weapons. In the coming weeks we will know more about the definitive conclusion of the negotiation.