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The Drive: The Pentagon is looking for an AK-74 supplier for the Ukrainian army

The US Department of Defense is looking for suppliers of Kalashnikov assault rifles chambered in 5.45 mm caliber. Russian AK-74, German MPi AK-74 and Romanian md are suitable for these requirements.86. At the same time, as the American media write, they will not buy weapons from Russia. There is no data on the number of required submachine guns, nor on who the batch of weapons will be intended for. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out why the USA needed AK-74 assault rifles.

On the battlefields in Ukraine, weapons are being tested right now, which should replace the legendary Soviet SVD sniper rifle. We are talking about the new microwave-54 rifles (Chukavin sniper rifle). The fighters who had dealings with the new weapon told the newspaper VZGLYAD about its features and differences.

A video from Kurgan was distributed with a prototype of a B-18 infantry fighting vehicle manufactured by Kurgan Machine-Building Plant JSC, which is a modified BMP-2 chassis with enhanced protection, equipped with a developed by the Design Bureau of Instrument Engineering named after. Academician A. G. Shipunov" (KBP, Tula) with the TKB-973 Epoch (32B01) unmanned combat module.

Targets in the form of Russian tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and motorized infantry appeared on one of the Swedish military ranges. Photos of shields with images of the T-72B3 main battle tank, a serviceman with AKM and BMP-3 are distributed on the Network.

Russia also needs to increase the production of high-precision missiles, military experts say

The equipment of Russian military personnel in the zone of their own must be modern, convenient and effective, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on October 25 at the coordination council for ensuring the needs of troops.

The Kiev regime, against the background of heavy losses among the personnel of the military and the low combat capability of the mobilized, increasingly relies on foreign mercenaries. The active participation of the so-called "wild geese" in certain offensive operations has already been noted, for example, mercenaries are the main striking force in the attacks currently being carried out on the Svatovo-Kremennaya site.

These days, Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group of Companies) organizes a joint exposition of Russian military products at the XXVI International Exhibition of State Security Equipment "Interpolitech-2022", and also participates in the International Exhibition of Land, Naval Weapons and State Security Equipment Defexpo India 2022.

"Izvestia" showed the work of drones in the DPR under the leadership of the VVO intelligence officers

Izvestia correspondent Kirill Olkov captured the work of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under the guidance of intelligence officers of the Eastern Military District (VVO).

The delegation of Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will take part in the International Exhibition of Land, Naval Weapons and State Security Defexpo India 2022, which will be held from October 18 to 22 in Gandhinagar (Gujarat).

Rosobronexport noted that in the future, 100% localization of the production of Russian automata should be achieved

A joint Russian-Indian plant for the production of AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles in the Indian city of Korve is ready to start production by the end of 2022. This was stated on Monday in the message of Rosobronexport.

The United States is arming Ukraine with foreign weapons, which were seized during special operations and have been gathering dust in overseas warehouses for years. According to "RG: Russian weapons", for example, the neo-Nazi formations of the Kiev puppet regime were given 7.62 mm Type 85 sniper rifles manufactured by the Chinese NORINCO campaign.

The USSR regularly conducted tests to improve the effectiveness of weapons in service, writes TNI. In particular, the tests made it possible to achieve excellent performance in handling and ballistics of the Kalashnikov assault rifle.

The founder of Lobaev Arms Vladislav Lobaev told in an interview with RIA Novosti correspondent Ivan Suraev about the use of the ultra-long-range rifle "Twilight" at the front, the development of a new anti-drone complex and other innovative weapons projects, as well as the main problems and challenges faced by the domestic military industry today.

Norway intends to allocate up to 210 million norv. kronor ($20.16 million) from the funds that were donated to the UK-led International Fund for the Purchase and Transportation of Weapons to Ukraine.

European countries are beginning to accelerate the supply of winter equipment and equipment to the Ukrainian army. "General Frost", according to Europe, will again play on the side of Russia. How did both the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Russian Armed Forces prepare for the winter campaign?

The special operation in Ukraine revealed another nuance of modern wars – the active use of light armored vehicles in combat. It is high-speed and maneuverable, overcomes long distances faster than tanks, in addition to automatic guns and machine guns, it can be equipped with anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles. Why does Ukraine use them more than the Russian army?

This is the first parade for the new president and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan - Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who this year replaced his father Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who resigned and became chairman of the Halk Maslahaty - the upper chamber of the Turkmen parliament.

The US Army Command is considering the possibility of equipping the infantry with new weapons systems, including a new type of grenade launcher (Precision Grenadier System), a medium machine gun, as well as a new mortar for airborne troops. This is evidenced by the reports read at the end of September 2022 by arms procurement officials at the conference "Future Force Capabilities" ( Future Force Capabilities ). The event in Austin (USA, Texas) was organized by the National Defense Industrial Association (National Defense Industrial Association).

Tula Instrument Design Bureau named after Academician A.G. Shipunov turns 95 on October 1. The history of KBP is several generations of outstanding gunsmiths and their legendary developments. Tokarev, Stechkin, Makarov – these names have long become household names. Arkady Shipunov and Vasily Gryazev, perhaps the most famous gun duo, also worked here. We recall the history of KBP, woven from the names of great designers and their unique inventions.

Poland has purchased a large batch of South Korean K4 anti-personnel automatic grenade launchers, the deal took place a few weeks ago, but officially announced it only now. According to the representative of the armaments Agency of the Ministry of National Defense of Poland, Lieutenant Colonel Krzysztof Platek, the supply of weapons and ammunition will be made within a few months.