A Ukrainian gunsmith who services captured Russian assault rifles for Ukrainian troops says the newest generation of Kalashnikov rifle, the AK-12, consistently shows worse barrel quality than the decades-old AK-74 it was meant to replace, based on a detailed inspection of five trophy weapons spanning more than 40 years of production. Dmytro, who runs a […]

Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a mock-up of its new AK-12+ assault rifle at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, presenting a 5.45mm weapon built for improved shooting precision. The rifle is on display in the Voin Center pavilion at the Far East Street exhibition, part of the 11th Eastern Economic Forum, running September 1-4 on the […]