Kalashnikov Group Says Several African Nations Interested in Its Products

Russian arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Group has reported growing interest from African countries in its military products, according to a company official cited by Russian state news agency TASS.

Leonid Rokeakh, Director of the Kalashnikov Group Division for the Export of Drones and Loitering Munitions, said that many African countries are expressing interest in the company's offerings, TASS reported.

Rokeakh stated that the group's products, including drones and loitering munitions, have proven highly effective in combat conditions, according to the report.

The TASS report did not specify which African countries have expressed interest, nor did it provide further details on the nature or scale of the discussions. TASS did not indicate whether any agreements or contracts have been finalized.

Kalashnikov Group is a major Russian defense manufacturer known primarily for its small arms production, though it has expanded into unmanned systems and loitering munitions in recent years. The company has not issued additional public statements beyond those reported by TASS.