Emtan Unveils Advanced Suppressor Line for Military and Police Use

Emtan, an Israeli firearms manufacturer, recently unveiled an upgraded series of suppressors designed for use with military and police small arms. The suppressors, also seen in use by Israeli special forces, are based on “Free Flow” technology and 3D printing of composite materials.

According to Emtan, the suppressors are rated for full automatic fire in military weapons, while minimizing gas blowback toward the shooter and reducing gunfire noise by approximately 30–35 decibels. Their use is not limited to tactical advantages such as improved friend-or-foe identification and enhanced communication between soldiers. Equipping all units with suppressors is seen as a preventive investment aimed at reducing repeated occupational exposures to harmful elements such as noise, hazardous fumes, and overpressure.

Reducing such exposures is expected to decrease the incidence of chronic health issues, including hearing loss and brain injuries, commonly associated with prolonged occupational exposure. These injuries can affect the quality and longevity of soldiers’ lives and impose a future burden on the healthcare system.

According to Explosives expert Avraham (Avi) Ayalon, traumatic brain injury is a complex condition. Microtrauma refers to cumulative damage caused by ongoing exposure to harmful factors, where each individual exposure causes minor injury that adds up to significant harm.

Ayalon notes that military personnel and professionals frequently exposed to explosions during training and on the battlefield face a high risk of low-level blast overpressure exposure. This exposure may lead to symptoms such as concentration difficulties, irritability, memory issues, slowed thinking, impaired hand-eye coordination, hearing loss, headaches, and tinnitus. Studies have linked low-level blast exposure to increased occurrences of brain injuries, mental health issues, and even suicides among soldiers.

Ron Pollack, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Emtan, noted that in meetings with government officials, suppressors have emerged as a key component in NATO militaries’ procurement plans. According to him, integrating 3D printing technologies and in-house suppressor manufacturing allowed Emtan to deliver suppressors that meet advanced technological standards.

Emtan’s suppressor reduces gunfire noise to below 132 decibels and cuts gas blowback by at least 60%. The suppressors are made of lightweight, heat- and wear-resistant composite materials and support automatic fire with a service life equivalent to that of a rifle barrel.

Each suppressor features dual locking mechanisms—both passive and active—and meets SOCOM standards. A new model, compatible with 5.56mm and 7.62mm machine guns, is expected to be released soon. As with all of Emtan’s firearms, the suppressors are fully manufactured in Israel.