Todd South,Military Times
The Army and Marine Corps are both interested in expanding the spend of suppressors, possibly even beyond semi-automatic rifles to include machine guns even .50-cals. Some have called it the stealth technology for infantry.
Experts from both services say suppressors offer many advantages in a firefight. They suppress muzzle flash and make troops harder to see at night. They can help troops avoid hearing loss and the lifelong effects of hearing damage. But suppressors also near at a cost. They require more maintenance and money, and there are serious questions approximately their service...
Source: realcleardefense.com