Kalashnikov Unveils Shortened AK-15K, AK-19K Rifles in South Africa
Russian arms maker Kalashnikov Concern showcased new short-barrel assault rifle variants alongside other weapons systems at an exhibition in South Africa, according to TASS.
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern has presented shortened versions of its assault rifles, designated the AK-15K and AK-19K, at an exhibition in South Africa, the state news agency TASS reported.
According to TASS, the display also included the AK-203 and AK-204 assault rifles, the Chukavin sniper rifle, the Kalashnikov PPK-20 submachine gun, and the Lebedev line of pistols.
TASS did not provide additional technical specifications for the AK-15K and AK-19K models or further details on the venue or dates of the exhibition. The report did not specify whether the weapons were being offered for export or presented solely for demonstration purposes.
Kalashnikov Concern is one of Russia's largest small-arms manufacturers and has previously marketed its firearms internationally, including variants of the AK-200 series rifles referenced in the TASS report.
Further details on the exhibition, including its organizers and full list of participants, were not immediately available.
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