Kalashnikov is developing a layered defense strategy against UAVs, including the new Krona-E missile system and automated drone interceptors. The company is also preparing for mass production of short-range systems and specialized anti-drone weapons.
Kalashnikov Concern suggests a unified competence center for UAVs and licensed drone production within CSTO member states. The initiative aims to standardize drone fleets, reduce costs, and create jobs, offering comprehensive reconnaissance and strike systems.
The Kalashnikov Group has sent a new batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles, featuring improved ergonomics and accuracy, to Russian troops under a state defense contract. The AK-12, adopted six years ago, is now the main individual automatic weapon for the Russian Armed Forces and is seeing increased interest from foreign buyers due to its effective use in the special military operation.
Kalashnikov Concern has successfully shipped two BK-16E high-speed transport and landing boats to an African customer ahead of schedule this year. Commissioning teams are now working with the client, and five more boats are under construction.
Kalashnikov holding reports that its BK-16E export boats are highly effective in Africa, particularly against terrorist groups and pirates. The high-speed vessels are noted for their speed, armament, and ease of use in coastal operations.
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has delivered two BK-16E high-speed assault boats to an African client ahead of schedule this year. Five more vessels are currently under construction. The BK-16E is designed for coastal operations, troop transport, and fire support.
Kalashnikov Holding has enhanced its Haska hovercraft, increasing its carrying capacity to 20 metric tons without altering its dimensions. The upgrade focuses on the propulsion system and was revealed at the Fleet-2026 defense show.
Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov expressed strong interest in the Kalashnikov Group's plan to build a high-tech industrial robot production facility in the region. The initiative is seen as crucial for supporting the growing demand for automation in manufacturing and logistics.
Kalashnikov Concern will present its new 'Skat-220' high-speed drone at the International Security Forum in the Moscow region from May 26-29, 2026. The drone, based on the SKAT 350M, is lighter and has a wingspan allowing speeds up to 160 km/h.
The Kalashnikov Group will debut its new Skat-220 fixed-wing UAV at the International Security Forum in the Moscow Region. The drone features a 2.20m wingspan, weighs 12kg, and can fly for over 150 minutes at speeds up to 160 km/h.
Russian company Kalashnikov has revealed its latest precision-guided munitions and sniper weapons, developed based on practical experience and receiving positive feedback after testing in the special operation zone. Notably, a tactical guided munition with a range exceeding 100 kilometers was unveiled for the first time.
Em resposta a ameaças de Donald Trump, o Irã arma a população com fuzis Kalashnikov, ensinando civis, inclusive crianças, a manuseá-los. A estratégia visa criar resistência em caso de invasão.
Kalashnikov Group is enhancing the Chukavin sniper rifle (SVCh) with improved corrosion resistance and user-friendly features based on feedback from soldiers in the Ukraine conflict zone. New protective coatings, a modified gas system, and a lighter plastic magazine are being developed.
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has revealed the Kub-10ME guided munition, boasting a range exceeding 100 km. Developed with insights from the "special military operation," it features an optoelectronic guidance system for moving targets, enhanced electronic warfare protection, and aerial recording capabilities.
Iran is showcasing its weaponry, including assault rifles and ballistic missiles, in public displays in Tehran. These displays serve as a show of defiance against US President Donald Trump's threats and also provide reassurance to hardliners amid economic hardship and uncertainty.
The Kalashnikov Group has delivered its Granat-4-E remote surveillance UAV systems, equipped with gyrostabilized optoelectronic modules, to a customer on schedule. The system is designed for tactical surveillance and laser target acquisition for precision-guided munitions.
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has delivered the first large batch of 2023-model AK-12 assault rifles to a state customer under a 2026 contract. The 5.45mm AK-12 has been the primary individual automatic weapon of the Russian Armed Forces since 2020, with the shortened AK-12K variant also proving effective in special military operations zones.
The European Union has added Vladimir Lepin, General Designer of Kalashnikov Concern, to its 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions, along with Sergey Sakhnenko of United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation and Igor Nasenkov of Technodinamika, both part of Rostec. Olga Sokolova, CEO of a company producing FPV drones Boomerang, Osa, and Bryus-1, was also sanctioned.
Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has developed an improved assault body armor with additional fragmentation protection modules through its Techinkom Scientific and Production Firm. The upgraded system comes in basic and assault (heavy-duty) configurations, featuring extended apron, shoulder pads, neck protection collar, shoulder protection, telescopic five-point harness, and leg guards currently undergoing testing. Made entirely of domestic materials, the armor system aims for finalization by fall 2026.
The Kalashnikov Group is continuously modernizing its Rus-PE portable reconnaissance and strike system based on experience from the special military operation, adding new AI elements monthly. Director Leonid Rokeakh said the loitering munition features an intelligent automatic target guidance and tracking system that can operate autonomously, with operators only confirming target authenticity to avoid errors. The system had its international premiere in Riyadh in February 2026 and was demonstrated for the first time in the Asia-Pacific region at the DSA exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.
Its distinctive feature is that it can be carried and used by a single person
The grenade provides short-term concealment from high-precision weapons’ infrared detection through the formation of higher-temperature zones from high-windage flat pyroelements that settle down slowly
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has presented the upgraded Skat-350M unmanned aerial vehicle at the Defense Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The upgraded UAV features significantly increased data transmission channels and operating frequency ranges, allowing it to resist enemy electronic warfare systems. During 2025, Kalashnikov made over 40 modifications to the UAV's ground control station software and equipped it with counter-spoofing capabilities. The drone can operate for up to four hours, covering at least 240 km per sortie, and has been used to detect and destroy thousands of enemy targets including Leopard and Abrams tanks.
