Russian MoD Approves Kalashnikov AK-12, AK-15 Rifles for Troops

By Tactical-Life

The Russian Ministry of Defence has officially approved Kalashnikov Concern’s AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles for use by its Ground Forces, Airborne and Marine troops.

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Both the AK-12 and AK-15 were developed as part of Russia’s “Ratnik” (warrior) program, which—as Russian news agency TASS reports—is an infantry combat system with 10 subsystems that can be modified to meet any combat situation, weather condition and other challenges. It’s comprised of over 40 different items, including small arms, helmets, body armor, communications and navigation devices. It’s touted as being a system built for the “soldier of the future,” with the goal being to equip all of the Russian Armed Forces with the system by 2020. Around 200,000 kits have reportedly been delivered thus far.

The AK-12 in 5.45×39 and AK-15 in 7.62x39mm feature a 16.3-inch barrel and 30-round magazine capacity. According to the Kalashnikov Concern …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life