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The Russian Ministry of Defense has selected Kalashnikov Concern’s AK-12 rifle to be the next

standard-issue service weapon. Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov says that up to 70,000 AK-

12s are expected to be delivered in 2015, Vestifinance.ru reports:

“ Минобороны выбрало автомат АК -12 для российской боевой

экипировки военнослужащего “ Ратник ”, заявил в эфире “ Русской

службы новостей ” замминистра обороны Юрий Борисов. “ Это уже решенный вопрос . Это автомат “ Ижмаш” Ак -12. Цена и

качество оказались привлекательными для нас ”, – отметил Борисов.

Вооруженные Силы России могут получить в этом году до 70 тыс .

образцов “ Ратника”.

На 2015 г. намечены бросковые испытания тяжелой стотонной

баллистической ракеты “ Сармат”. “ Я думаю , что мы завершим ОКР в

соответствии с планами”, – пояснил Борисов.

Новшества , заложенные в “ Сармат”, позволят новой ракете значительно

превзойти предыдущее поколение баллистических ракет. “ Полезная

нагрузка этой ракеты – до 10 тонн”, – подчеркнул замминистра.

По его словам , завершен эскизный проект боевого железнодорожного

ракетного комплекса ( БЖРК ), комплекс создадут в рамках госпрограммы

вооружений до 2020 г.

“ Закончен эскизный проект. Все идет по плану ”, – заявил Борисов.

Минобороны не видит технических сложностей в создании комплекса. Раз

комплекс смогли сделать в середине 1980- х гг., то нет никаких сомнений ,

что российские предприятия способны создать БЖРК в нынешних

условиях , заключил замминистра.”

“ Defense Ministry chose AK-12 Russian military equipment soldier “Warrior,”

said the radio “Russian news service” Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov.

“It’s already a done deal. This machine” Izhmash “Ak-12. Price and quality were

attractive to us,” – said Borisov. Russian Armed Forces can get this year to 70

thousand. Samples “warrior.” In 2015 scheduled throwing hundred-ton heavy test

of a ballistic missile “Sarmatian”. “I think that we will finish the ROC in accordance

with the plans,” – said Borisov. The innovations incorporated in the “Sarmatian”,will allow the new launch to outperform the previous generation of ballistic

missiles. “The payload of the rocket – up to 10 tons,” – said the deputy minister.

According to him, completed the preliminary design of combat rail missile system

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(BZHRK), the complex will create within the state armaments program until 2020

“finished draft design. Everything is going according to plan” – said Borisov.

Defense Ministry sees no technical difficulties in creating complex. Once the

complex could do in the middle of the 1980s., There is no doubt that Russian

companies are able to create BZHRK in the current environment, the Deputy

Minister concluded.”

It is not surprising to me that the AK-12 was chosen. Between the desire to preserve an ailing

Kalashnikov Concern, and the traditional conservatism of Russian procurement, the AK-12 could

have been reasonably predicted to win the contract. Only the superior full-auto performance (for 70

years a major thorn in Russian small arms developers’ sides) of the A545 cast doubts upon the

choice, in my mind.

Despite being fundamentally an AK, the AK-12 does itself bring serious improvements to the table.

Improvements in ergonomics, recoil characteristics, and compatibility with Western optics andaccessories (such as rifle grenades) offers a very real step up over the AK-74M, making the

purchase more than just indulging the Russian small arms industry (though it certainly is that).

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Nathaniel F

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in military small arms technological developments beginning with the smokeless

powder era. In addition to contributing to The Firearm Blog, he runs 196,800

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mosinman

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i wish the Russians could dump all their unneeded Ak-74s over here

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morokko •

Well, they also seem to be prone to giving away some free of charge

soldiers along with the hardware. Its a real bargain. This kind of generosity

just pours from their noble (pan)slavic soul .

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boris •

you dont seem to have a problem with their hookers in the usa ?

or is that kind of acceptance part of noble white pan-western soul?

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Guest •

according to russian law its illegal to sell military surplus even thou there

about 17 million of ak74 in storage, and god know how many ak47 sks

mosin ppsh, most thing we see is from other place like Czechoslovakia

Ukraine, but not Russia it self. I've seen and interview with Andrey

Kirisenko he is tester-advisor to the military, and perception was that ak74,

is there to stay for sometime atleast and that there aint much difference

between it and ak12, except inbuilt toprail. and that ak74 much more likely

get upgrade in optics and other accessories. but still remain in main

service for sometime. imho ak12 isnt as good as it could of be

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Albert Einstein •

It is also against the law to invade Ukraine. No one cares.

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oooo •

they chose ak-12 to save kalasinikov

A545 supposed to be a winner

John •

Russia is in the middle of a "police action" with Ukraine, and possibly a few

other countries to boot. This is not a good time for a major Russian

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weapons factory to go under, particularly one that has been supplying the

armed forces for 70-plus years.

Professionals study tactics, strategy, and logistics. It's all important.

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Zugunder •

Overcomplicated mechanism just for balanced recoil? They could've

choose AK-107 for that matter, there you have balanced recoil + "saving

Kalashnikov". Apparently they don't feel that much need in balanced full

auto fire.

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Vitsaus •

"It is not surprising to me that the AK-12 was chosen. Between the desire to

preserve an ailing Kalashnikov Concern, and the traditional conservatism of

Russian procurement, the AK-12 could have been reasonably predicted to win the

contract....making the purchase more than just indulging the Russian small arms

industry (though it certainly is that.)"

Sounds awful familiar... not a trace of irony?

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J.T. •

"the desire to preserve an ailing Kalashnikov Concern"

That about sums it up right there. The sanctions have hit them hard and I doubt

they will go away without a leadership change in Moscow. With full scale fighting

starting back up in Ukraine, more sanctions are likely and I wouldn't be surprised if

they included ammo producers.

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Bal256 •

Ive never been a fan of the ak12. Its as if they took design advice from glock.

Theres something classic about the lines of the ak74 currently in service. However,

looks are always secondary to function. If it allows adjustment, optics, and recoil

reduction (5.45? What recoil?), it would be a nice way for the Russians to go 21st

century, even though I feel a 21st century gun should be a bullpup.

wetcorps •

You mean like this? :)

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+5.45x39

= rifle isn't going to freaking move in full auto.

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toms •

Translation..... Since we will be forced to bail out Kalashnikov Concern to a tune of

1 billion dollars this year, we have decided to make them give us 70,000 new riflesin exchange. The A545 is supposedly the better rifle according to the few end

users I have spoken with but the AK12 is only a marginal improvement over the

74M. Also Russia is giving older 74's hand over fist to separatists; however, the

stockpiles of newer models are not as high. The older ones are reserved

exclusively for E Ukraine as it doesn't look good for 1 year old rifles to turn up

enmass in a country you are supposedly not occupying. Older rifles given away,

newer models getting burned up, why not switch to a newer design so we can

mount our pirated Elcans and legally imported eotechs. Still I wonder if the funds

will be available, I expect only elite units will get these if anyone at all.

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Nathaniel F. •

My understanding is that the A545 is more accurate in fully automatic, but

the AK-12 is cheaper.

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toms •

Yes by about 100$ or less. The A545 has a lot of positive attributes,

burst accuracy being the most significant. In addition to the cost,

the older generals are also loath to deviate too far from the rifle they

all adore, that is the 74. I think the price difference would equalize

abit after mass production. One SME on a popular gun forum that

begins with M...com. claims that the Russian high speed guys loath

the 74, feel its unreliable, and that in his opinion it is the most

unreliable service rifle ever designed. If its true I never heard a

Russian or Ukrainian soldier complain about the reliability of thesystem. People treat him like a gun god so if its true these guns are

going to have problems too. Both of the rifles are going to be far

more expensive than the current 74.

John •

>newer models getting burned up

I'd bet money on those newer models being sold instead. In fact, I'd betthat Russian arms dealers are testing the waters with certain rebel groups

in Africa. Such as Boko Haram. Why? Cold cash is always a reason, and it

looks like Boko Haram might be controlling a large part of Nigeria now, so

you'll always want a way in with the locals.

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Kurt Akemann •

The models being sent to Ukraine are 5.45x39mm, which is not

widely used in Africa. To sell rifles there, they'd have to be

7.62x39mm.

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roguetechie •

Mark my words... We will still be seeing a545 procurement and wide distribution...

It's always important to remember the Russian military is not as anal retentive

obsessed with some stupid fantasy of one gun that somehow fits every role!

I stand by my earlier prediction that we will eventually see groups like VDV and

naval commandos mostly armed with a545. While you'll see most other units

armed mostly with AK12 with officers and some NCO types using a545.

Also... I'm wondering if this is just the official buy for the field trial they announced

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kev •

Exactly my thoughts especially since the Russians are also updating the

ak107 and the a545 was used in the ratnik demos

•

LCON •

might see A545 in more specialized roles but I doubt they will field any

thing other then AK12's across the Russian army. as to Officers and NCO's

AK12 compact.

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Steve Truffer •

Argh I hate that font. Cyrillic "Т" should not look like an "m".

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KestrelBike •

That's how it's written in handwriting (or as Harry Smith says, when italics

are used).

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Harry Smith •

This shape for the "t" letter is the standard shape for the "italic" fonts. Itcopies the shape of the handwritten Cyrillic "t". If you will copy the text and

paste it in the notepad, the "t" letter will become normal. Hope this will

help you in the future, bro.

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LCON •

AK12 makes a lot of sense given the cost of production and similarities to existing

AK's. the next questions Are in my mind are they going to adopt the whole

concepts. Meaning is the AK12 not just phasing in to the AK74M spot but the

AK105 Carbine/AKs74U, the SVD, RPK and Saiga to??

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kev •

What will happen to the A545? Will it see service alongside the ak 107 as a special

operations weapon like the SCAR?

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Nathaniel F. •

No idea what will happen to A545.

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Tom - UK •

This means that the Russian Army/Navy/Airforce and Missile command need to

think of something to do with their 17 Million+ AK-74s. I presume the ban on the

importing ofcertain Russian firearms might prevent the USA getting them so who

will?

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TB •

Well, the local hardware stores in Eastern Ukraine must be running quite

low by now, considering the staggering amount of sophisticated equipment

the pro-russian "concerned citizens" and Russian soldiers on vacation

have been able to pick up from there, so they might need to increase their

stocks. :-)

•

ManBear •

17 million!? Holy ....

I'll take 10 please :)

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Nathaniel F. •

US machine gun regulations prevent the US from getting them.

Lance •

I don't buy just one Russian news papers finding here. Overall most AK-12s

bought would be for SPetZ Naz and Special forces we. They had a annoucement

a few years ago sayng the same thing. A week later it was denied, believe it when

you see it.

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•

Just don't buy it until it seen happening.

•

Nathaniel F. •

I've seen it in about five news websites, and different citations, too. Far

from just one.

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LCON •

Lance This is just the latest upgraded model not a totally new system, thats

why it might just see deployment. Think less Revolution more evolution.

And for the Russian Army we see that all the time look at there tank hulls

mostly heavy modifications of there direct predecessors.

•

guest •

Never get off the valium and/or medicinal marijuana.

•

Gern Blanston •

I'm completely drug/prescription free so do us all a favor and go

hang yourself

Craig Johanson •

You need to stop posting. Seriously, did you parents get

mugged by a rogue blin or something?

You know what I don't get? The Russians don't hate us

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