In October the Defense Ministry will decide which of the two small-arms systems will be chosen for “future soldier” outfit “Ratnik”.
The basis of “Ratnik” is the small-arms system which is to replace the AK-74, the main machine of the modern Russian army. There are two contenders: AK-12 of “Kalashnikov” – recently updated version of the famous AK-74 and AEK-971 of “Kovrov Plant named after Degtyarev ” – created in the 80-ies of the last century.
The Ministry of Defense announced the show of testing of the Russian equipment “the soldier of the future.” The set includes 40 upgraded or newly created elements. The tests are monitored by the special commission. Kit combines modern small arms, targeting system, protection, electronic means of communication, navigation and targeting systems.
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