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Customer Receives Another Batch of Updated AK-12 Rifles from Kalashnikov
Another shipment of Model 2023 updated AK-12 rifles has been shipped to the customer by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The products underwent a comprehensive round of mandatory testing before receiving clearance. Upon use in the SMO zone, it became clear that AK-12 rifles of the previous two models (2018 and 2021) were calling for updates. The enterprise's designers and process engineers had to find new ways to improve and modify the product in light of the amassed combat experience. The Model 2023 AK-12 features a new trigger assembly with an ambidextrous safety switch and a non-removable slotted flash suppressor/compensator. The new iron sights are more adaptable and weatherproof thanks to the flip-up rear sight with apertures of varying diameters to make shooting in low light easier. For easier aiming with scopes or night sights, a cheek riser has been added. The dust cover locking mechanism and the handguard layout have also undergone modifications. The two-shot burst mode has been discontinued. Apart from these noteworthy alterations, the Model 2023 AK-12 has undergone a further number of technological enhancements to improve its performance. This has made the rifle lighter, improving its ergonomics and combat usability to meet all current standards for this weapon type. The updated AK-12 has lost nothing in terms of durability or ability to withstand outside influences, however. "Feedback on the AK-12 rifle from the SMO zone is regularly received by Kalashnikov Concern. Technical specifications for the product are promptly updated by the customer's expert, who then submit them to the Concern for implementation. As a result, efforts to improve it never stop, even for an hour. We are making this rifle more effective to help our soldiers complete their combat missions and survive," stated Alan Lushnikov, Kalashnikov Concern President.
19 April
Albatross by Kalashnikov to Help Eradicate Weeds in Udmurtia
Aleksandr Shchepin, a student in the Aero department at Kalashnikov Academy, has developed a practical and affordable way to identify weeds in the Republic of Udmurtia. He has developed a prototype of a UAV-based airborne laboratory in a bid to track the spread of Canadian goldenrod using aerial photography. Due to its very low cost, the project is appealing to clients of all sizes and budgets.  The Canadian goldenrod is an aggressive invasive species that damages arable lands. It hinders the quality of hay harvested for livestock by uprooting native plants and changing the soil composition. This weed's pollen also poses a risk to human health and can trigger extremely strong allergic reactions. It is currently present in 15 of Udmurtia's 25 administrative districts. Foot patrols and vehicle surveys are two antiquated and ineffective methods still used to detect and control the spread of this plant over a great area. Traditional aviation is too costly for this use, as an hour of flight can cost anywhere from RUB 120,000 to 270,000, depending on the kind of helicopter used. The solution to this issue will be the deployment of UAVs. Simple, reasonably priced drone systems that can be operated by a variety of users, from small farms to large nature reserves, are currently lacking in the market. The starting price of a drone system (UAV + ground station) in Russia is RUB 1 million. Aleksandr took this into consideration when he created the Albatross, a small UAV with a 2-meter wingspan and a 1.5 kg startup weight. The prototype's body is composed of PET film, carbon fiber, and balsa wood. Its propeller is 229 mm in diameter, and the power is delivered by an asynchronous electric motor with a thrust of 2.5 kg. Servos are responsible for controlling the ailerons and rudders. The Albatross' capacity to stay in the air for prolonged periods of time is one of its distinctive features. To this end, it uses wing-mounted solar panels to recharge its batteries. Furthermore, a single operator can control the UAV in either manual or autonomous (following a predetermined route) mode. Serving as the foundation for a flying laboratory, the Albatross is equipped with a wide-angle multi-spectral lens camera. It allows the drone to cover an area of over 1 hectare at an altitude of 150 meters in a single flight. The basic UAV version costs RUB 20,000; the final figure may vary based on the equipment installed. Software specifically designed for this purpose transforms the gathered data into orthophotos and high-precision 3D models of the terrain at multiple ranges. The product has a great modernization potential. The Albatross can be used as a weather station, as well as for tracking and searching for rare or elusive animal species. Its simple design, light weight, and low flight noise level allow for all these purposes. A practical survey covering 65 sq.km of arable land outside Izhevsk is scheduled for August.
19 April

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