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Post by Kolja on Jan 15, 2012 12:41:31 GMT -5
www.amazon.com/RUSSIAN-T-SHIRT-AK-47-MASHINE-KALASHNIKOV/dp/B001KKQ7C4 My Russian friend has a very cool shirt which he bought in the Ukraine. It has a picture of the AK47 on the front and says from Russia with love and the back has all the wars that the AK47 has been used in(and there are many, almost all) and at the end it says to be continued, it is a very cool shirt i wish i had one like it .
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Post by TsarSamuil on Jan 29, 2012 19:11:57 GMT -5
Russia Unveils New Kalashnikov Assault Rifle. 20:27 26/01/2012 MOSCOW, January 26 (RIA Novosti) Russia's largest firearms manufacturer, Izhmash, has unveiled a prototype of its new Kalasnikov 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. 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. Izhmash said on Wednesday that the testing of the AK-12 will continue and the company will offer the rifle to foreign customers and Russian police. Russia's Interior Ministry has reportedly ordered about a hundred AK-12s for testing by its personnel. According to Izhmash designers, they “adapted the weapon to modern combat requirements, having preserved Kalashnikov's unique qualities - simplicity, reliability and relatively low production cost.” The rifle features three firing modes: single shot, three-shot burst and automatic fire. The muzzle of the AK-12 has been designed to shoot foreign-standard barrel-mounted grenades. The weapon is also equipped with Picatinny rails to mount optical, and night sights, grenade launchers, target indicators and other special equipment. The AK-12 has a folding stock, and a height-adjustable heelpiece. The weapon can be used by both left-handed and right-handed people, and can be easily handled with one hand. The development of the new family of sophisticated and effective assault rifles is a priority for the future of the company, which has been experiencing severe financial difficulties and even filed for bankruptcy.  Dmitry Rogozin holding Kalashnikov Assault Rifle |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Feb 3, 2012 14:07:09 GMT -5
U.S. Police to Buy Izhmash Shotguns. 13:56 31/01/2012 MOSCOW, January 31 (RIA Novosti) Izhmash, the manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov AK-47, will supply Saiga-12 semi-automatic smoothbore shotguns to a number of police forces in the U.S., Izhmash reported on its web site on Tuesday. The contracts were signed at the Shot Show exhibition in Las Vegas on January 17-20. “The first Saiga-12 deliveries to U.S. law enforcement were already made in January 2012,” Izhmash General Director Maxim Kuzyuk said. At the exhibition, Izhmash also signed an agreement on exclusive imports to the U.S. market with Russian Weapon Company and an agreement with Fime Group as Izhmash’s partner for manufacturing classic firearm models. Shot Show also provided an opportunity for buyers from Central American countries to sign contracts on direct delivery of Izhmash sporting and hunting weapons for the first time. Previously they had only been able to buy Izhmash products via intermediaries in the U.S. "The results of the exhibition are inspiring. The American market in non-military weapons is booming. We project a 20 percent increase in deliveries this year," Kuzyuk said.  |
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Post by TsarSamuil on Feb 14, 2012 15:01:29 GMT -5
Vid + Photos, rt.com/news/ak-12-kalashnikov-rifle-253/Kalashnikov 5: Brand-new AK-12 rifle unveiled (VIDEO, PHOTOS). RT.com 14 February, 2012, 15:53 Kalashnikov have unveiled the latest incarnation of their iconic assault rifle, the AK-47. The company says new generation firearm called the AK-12 combines reliability with precision, and can be used with one hand. The factory which developed the new rifle decided to stick with the classic layout of the AK-47, even though it is a completely new weapon. The Kalashnikov makers claim its has better range, increased fire dispersion, better ergonomics, usability and a potential for configuration changes. The new weapon is as reliable as the AK-74, the Izmash factory CEO Maksim Kuzyuk says, but the dynamic characteristics differ significantly. It considerably increases the accuracy of shooting. The rifle is capable of firing in three modes: single shot, three shots and automatic fire mode. Also, AK-12 is capable of using magazines of various types and capacity. The basic feature of the new rifle is its modularity. It will serve as a basic platform for designing of over 20 modifications of small-arms weapons of various purpose and calibre. AK-12’s composition allows operating it single-handedly, and can be converted for left or right handed use. The rifle can accommodate night vision and Holo-sights, target indicator, or a light grenade launcher. The AK-12 is undergoing firing tests in extreme conditions which should be completed by the end of the year. The Russian Ministry of Interior has already agreed to test the AK-12 in its special police units after official certification of the weapon.  |
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Post by engsome on May 8, 2012 3:33:13 GMT -5
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Post by TsarSamuil on May 18, 2012 13:14:11 GMT -5
Kalashnikov Gunning For Clothes Brand.
14:33 17/05/2012
MOSCOW, May 17 (RIA Novosti)
Russian small-arms company Izhmash, which produces the famous Kalashnikov assault rifles, is to produce Kalashnikov fashion clothes under its world renowned brand, Life News Online reported on Thursday.
Izhmash General Director Maksim Kuzyuk said his company intends to consolidate the brand, the rights to which currently belong to the family of the famous arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov.
“Izhmash is currently holding negotiations with Mikhail Kalashnikov on the provision of professional services for brand management. For this purpose, it is necessary to ensure that only Izhmash should exclusively represent the brand and have the possibility to determine the policy of its use,” he said.
Kuzyuk has said unprofessional management of the legendary name is damaging its world renowned brand.
A deal for the purchase of the exclusive rights to the Kalashnikov brand is scheduled for late summer.
After the exclusive rights to the Kalashnikov brand are consolidated, Izhmash plans to produce a variety of Kalashnikov-branded products from clothes to souvenirs, he said.
Brand specialists think the potential price of the Kalashnikov brand could be as high as world-renowned brands like Apple.
“The real value of this brand is around the $10 billion range and may potentially grow to $100-150 billion. By comparison, Beeline (mobile phone) brand is worth about $5 billion,” said BrandLab managing partner Alexander Yeryomenko.
The Kalashnikov family has long been licensing the production of non-core goods under the legendary name, and the Glazovsky liquor plant has been producing Kalashnikov-brand vodka since 1995.
A German company, MMI, already has the rights to produce watches, umbrellas and other everyday goods under the Kalashnikov brand.
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Post by TsarSamuil on May 24, 2012 12:17:54 GMT -5
Russia to Produce New Sets of Sniper Gear.
17:35 24/05/2012
MOSCOW, May 24 (RIA Novosti)
Russia will soon start producing four new sets of sniper equipment, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.
“We will produce four sets for snipers,” Rogozin, who oversees Russia's defense industry, told reporters in Moscow.
“The weaponry is going to be a part of a set of equipment, which also includes surveillance and detection tools, means of suppression and passive protection for snipers,” Rogozin said.
The first set is designed for shooting at ranges of up to 800 meters, the second – for ranges of over 1,500 meters, the third – for snipers in urban police operations, and the fourth – for sniper training.
The sets are being developed by a special team at the Tochmash Research Institute. The team includes instructors from Russia’s special forces, who oversee the demands for weapons performance.
The Russian military is planning to deploy by 2016 at least 1,000 snipers to motorized rifle and tank brigades who would be capable of taking down the enemy at a distance of 1-2 kilometers.
Sharpshooters could also be deployed in the event of mass protests, riots, or an Arab Spring type uprising.
The next generation of snipers will be recruited from among contract servicemen and undergo long periods of training.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Jul 10, 2012 13:03:54 GMT -5
Russian Army Eyes New Grenade Launcher.
11:49 10/07/2012
MOSCOW, July 10 (RIA Novosti)
The Russian Ground Forces expect to receive an advanced grenade launcher soon, force chief commander Col. Gen. Vladimir Chirkin said on Tuesday.
The Grok grenade launcher/flamethrower is currently in development at the Bazalt defense firm.
Grok features include higher accuracy, a longer range and it weighs only a quarter that of the RPG-7V standard-issue grenade launcher.
It also costs less than antitank rocket systems and is just as effective even at a long range.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Nov 24, 2012 5:18:23 GMT -5
New Kalashnikov Has 'Range of Defects' - Test Agency.
17:12 23/11/2012
MOSCOW, November 23 (RIA Novosti)
The latest version of Russia's world-famous Kalashnikov assault rifle, the AK-12, has shown up a range of problems during initial testing, the head of the weapons-making agency responsible for trials of the new gun said on Friday.
"The trials are ending, they are around 80 percent complete right now, but there are a series of flaws in it," said Dmitry Semizirov, General Director of the Tochmash state arms firm based near Moscow.
Semizirov declined to elaborate on what the defects were, saying this was "the developer's confidential information."
The weapon was developed by Izhmash, the Izhevsk-based gun maker which has built Kalashnikov rifles since the 1950s.
Another source, however, told RIA Novosti the faults were fixable. "The weapon tests will be completed at the end of November this year as planned," he said.
Izhmash's General Designer Dmitry Zlobin has defended the new weapon, saying the AK-12 was sent for preliminary trials precisely to "highlight all snags and weaknesses in the new development." Having received Tochmash's expert observations, Izhmash's designers will incorporate any necessary changes to the weapon ready for state trials in the second half of 2013, he added.
Series production is due to begin at the end of 2013.
Development of the AK-12 began in mid-2011. The new weapon retains the overall layout and features of the 5.45-mm caliber AK-74, in service with the Russian Army since the 1970s, but has minor modifications and ergonomic changes.
Zlobin has claimed law enforcement agencies have shown strong interest in the new weapon, on which a range of firearms are to be produced including pistols, submachine guns and assault rifles for general military and special duties tasks.
Izhmash, and Izhmekh, another gun-maker, are to be amalgamated in a new state-controlled small-arms holding under the Kalashnikov brand, under a government plan to consolidate the industry, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said earlier this month.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Nov 30, 2012 19:21:21 GMT -5
New Kalashnikov Initial Testing ‘Complete’
MOSCOW, November 30 (RIA Novosti) - The latest version of Russia's world-famous Kalashnikov assault rifle, the AK-12, has completed a set of preliminary tests, the weapons-making agency responsible for trials of the new gun said on Friday.
Last week, Dmitry Semizorov, head of the Tochmash state arms firm based near Moscow, said the AK-12 “has shown up a range of problems” and “a series of flaws.” He declined to elaborate on what the defects were, saying this was "the developer's confidential information."
The weapon was developed by Izhmash, the Izhevsk-based gun maker which has built Kalashnikov rifles since the 1950s.
Izhmash director Vladimir Zlobin said the initial testing was in fact designed to identify the AK-12’s faults and weak spots and fix them.
State acceptance trials for the weapon are due to begin at the start of 2013 and be completed by June or July of that year, Zlobin said. Series production is due to begin at the end of 2013.
Development of the AK-12 began in mid-2011. The new weapon retains the overall layout and features of the 5.45-mm caliber AK-74, in service with the Russian Army since the 1970s, but has minor modifications and ergonomic changes.
Zlobin has claimed that law enforcement agencies have shown strong interest in the new weapon, on which a range of firearms are to be produced including pistols, submachine guns and assault rifles for general military and special duties tasks.
Izhmash, and Izhmekh, another gun-maker, are to be amalgamated in a new state-controlled small-arms and light-weapons holding under the Kalashnikov brand, under a government plan to consolidate the industry, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said earlier this month.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 6, 2012 12:51:51 GMT -5
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Post by TsarSamuil on Dec 19, 2012 19:59:58 GMT -5
Testing Sniper Rifle with Silencer and Flash Eliminator. en.rian.ru/video/20121219/178269693.htmlA silent sniper rifle and a submachine gun that pierces steel plates. Watch this RIA Novosti video, which shows tests of these small arms developed for commando units. |
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Post by TsarSamuil on May 6, 2013 15:31:29 GMT -5
rt.com/news/izhmash-bullpup-sniper-rifle-889/Son of a gun: Kalashnikov manufacturer tests new bullpup sniper rifle. RT.com May 06, 2013 17:09 The Izhmash gun plant has presented its new sniper rifle VS-121 designed in a bullpup configuration. Based on the classic Dragunov model and upgraded with modern design features, it is to become a ‘principally new’ Russian-made sniper rifle. The new rifle is fitted with an up-to-date trigger and firing mechanism, and is compatible with 7.62×54mm and 7.62×51mm shells, as well as with “advanced new ammunition currently developed by the Izhmash design-engineering center specialists,” the statement issued by the Izhevsk Machinebuilding Plant (Izhmash) said on Monday. The VS-121 rifle comes with improved action, and is equipped with suppressor and Picatinny rail for mounting various optoelectronic devices. According to Izhmash’s Chief Designer Vladimir Zlobin, the new rifle is “compact and light,” its weight being 4.5kg. It is currently undergoing comprehensive factory tests. The bullpup design is the new rifle’s prominent feature. Placing the gun’s action and magazine behind the trigger permits a shorter firearm length without the need of shortening the barrel and improves weapon’s maneuverability. It is particularly popular with special task forces, which are major clients of Izhmash in Russia. Although bullpup modifications are not something new for Russian firearms, and include already employed Dragunov sniper rifle model SVU, it is the first time the world-famous AK-47 assault rifle manufacturer has stepped aside from conventional firearm design. The latest incarnation of the iconic Kalashnikov rifle – AK-12 – has been designed in a classic AK-47 layout, and is about to undergo official state tests in June. Founded in 1807, Izhmash is Russia’s leading maker of assault and sniper rifles, cannon-launched guided projectiles, as well as sporting guns and machine-tools. The plant exports its produce to 27 world countries, including the USA, the UK, and Germany.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Aug 13, 2013 15:19:07 GMT -5
Russian Gunmaker Izhmash Renamed Kalashnikov.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, August 13 (RIA Novosti) – Russia's Izhmash arms factory, manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, has been renamed the Kalashnikov Concern and will soon integrate several other defense plants into the new holding, the enterprise said Tuesday.
“Based on the decision by Rostech state corporation [the controlling shareholder in Izhmash], Izhmash has been renamed the Kalashnikov Concern. A relevant entry was made in the single state registry of corporate entities,” the enterprise said in a statement.
The renaming of Izhmash into Kalashnikov Concern is another step towards creating a vertically integrated small arms holding company, a move championed by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who oversees Russia’s arms industry.
Izhmash has been manufacturing Kalashnikovs since the world-famous assault rifle first went into series production in 1949. Izhmekh, another Izhevsk-based small arms manufacturer, will also be integrated into the Kalashnikov Concern.
Izhmash produces over 70 types of weapons, including firearms, aircraft guns and precision artillery rounds, as well as a variety of sporting and hunting weapons. The company won a $400 million Russian government contract in July to produce Vikhr anti-armor missiles.
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Post by TsarSamuil on Oct 18, 2013 18:21:28 GMT -5
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