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Here's Why U.S. Special Forces Want Russian Machine Guns
USSOCOM also emphasizes that foreign weapons must be strictly made in America. Manufacturers "will employ only domestic labor, acquire domestically produced material and parts, and ensure weapon manufacture and assembly in domestic facilities."
Though USSOCOM is starting with a pair of Russian machine guns, the research proposal speaks of foreign-made weapons in general. "Developing a domestic production capability for foreign-like weapons addresses these issues while being cost effective as well as strengthens the nation's military-industrial complex, ensures a reliable and secure supply chain, and reduces acquisition lead times."