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The background of the new Kalashnikov AK-12/AK-15 and how they are Engineered

Posted February 13, 2018 in AK-47 / AK-74 / Everything AK, Editorial, Semi-Auto by Eric B with 40 Comments

With the recent official news that the new AK-12 and AK-15 rifles have been adopted by the Russian Ministry of Defense it’s with interest we with Kalashnikov’s help can take a deeper look into how the rifles were developed and engineered. Nathaniel F [Read More…]

BREAKING: Russian Army Adopts AK-12, AK-15, AEK-971, and AEK-973 Rifles for Military Service (For Real This Time)

Posted January 30, 2018 in AK-47 / AK-74 / Everything AK, Breaking News, Daily News, Defense, Guns & Gear, News, Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 92 Comments

The Russian Defense Ministry has made a decision regarding its next infantry rifle: It will adopt everything, it seems. Not only will Russian Army forces receive the improved 5.45x39mm AK-12 (the new AK-12, not the different previous version), and the 7.62x39mm AK-15, [Read More…]

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The background of the new Kalashnikov AK-12/AK-15 and how they are Engineered

BREAKING: Russian Army Adopts AK-12, AK-15, AEK-971, and AEK-973 Rifles for Military Service (For Real This Time)