The Kalashnikov defense concern has disclosed plans to expand its production capabilities, aiming to more than double the output of Vikhr guided missiles and Kitolov precision-guided munitions in the near term. The statement appeared on the company’s official telegram channel for business updates.
According to the report, new facilities are being constructed to manufacture high-precision products including the 9M33 family devices, Vikhr-1, and Kitolov-2M within the concern’s free zones.
The update notes that two sizeable workshops are scheduled to come online soon, with a goal of significantly increasing the production capacity of precision-guided munitions beyond current levels.
It is claimed that the existing plants already meet 100 percent of the state defense order, underscoring current production efficiency.
Additionally, the concern reported that more than 40 new machines have already entered production, with more than 100 additional units in transit or in the process of delivery.
Previously, a Kalashnikov issue statement highlighted the Vikhr guided air missiles’ capability to strike close to a single target within the Russian Federation’s special military operation zone in Ukraine, suggesting that one missile could suffice to neutralize a target in certain circumstances.
The information aligns with prior open-source updates about the activity of Russia’s strategic aviation and related defense programs.
The expansion plan reflects ongoing efforts to bolster domestic defense manufacturing and ensure scalable production of precision-guided weapon systems for national security needs, while highlighting the importance of advanced machining, automation, and quality control in modern arms production. (Source: Kalashnikov Concern, official statements)”}