Kalashnikov Concern aims to improve the design of the AK-12 assault rifle based on the results of its use in the military special operations zone in Ukraine. This was reported by TASS referring to the holding’s press service.
As representatives of the group of companies explained, Kalashnikov managers, designers and other experts recently returned from the SVO region and received first-hand feedback on the use of the AK-12. They also carried out repairs on faulty units.
Based on the results of the study, experts want to formulate specific proposals for modernizing the composition of spare parts and accessories for the machine, as well as improving repair documentation.
Before reportedHe said the state company Rostec is presenting unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-UAV systems, precision-guided munitions, small arms and other types of weapons at the World Defense Show 2024, an international defense and security exhibition operating in the capital of Saudi Arabia. These included AK-12, AK-15, AK-308 assault rifles, as well as new products: AK-19, Kalashnikov PPK-20 submachine gun and Chukavina sniper rifle.
Previously Kalashnikov doubled augmented Part production for S-13 aircraft.