The NATO PDW trials aimed to replace the 9x19mm NATO round, not specifically defeat heavy Russian armor. Both the FN 5.7x28mm and H&K 4.6x30mm failed to penetrate standard Soviet 6B3 armor, with the CRISAT target being significantly weaker. Political deadlock prevented a consensus until 2020, with Russia later developing its own PDW solutions within the 9mm framework.
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