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Defense News - Russia |
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Thursday, January 26, 2012, 05:34 AM | |||
The Russian firearms manufacturer Izhmash unveils new Kalashnikov assault rifle AK-12. | |||
Russia's
largest firearms manufacturer, Izhmash, has unveiled a prototype of its
new Kalashnikov assault rifle with improved ergonomics and tactical flexibility.
The new assault rifle, dubbed AK-12, is being designed as a basic platform
for the development of nearly 20 different modifications of the weapon.
It could be adapted for cartridges varying from 5.45x39 mm to 7.62x51
NATO. |
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The
state tests of the rifle may begin at the end of 2012 despite the fact
that the Russian Defense Ministry has not shown interest so far in the
new weapon citing the financial difficulties of the Izhmash company and
a huge surplus of AK-74 assault rifles (about 17 million) in the Armed
Forces. |
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