Russian AK-47 Gun Maker Turns to Future of Autonomous Weapons

Russian AK-47 Gun Maker Turns to Future of Autonomous Weapons

The Kalashnikov AK-47 is certainly one of the most iconic automatic weapons ever devised. Today, nearly 70 years after its debut, worldwide demand continues to rise so rapidly that the company announced earlier in the year that they were hiring 1,700 employees to meet projected sales. While the AK-47 is known for its bare-bones utility,…

Kalashnikov Has Upgraded the AK-74 to Be Even More Badass

The AK is now better than ever And the Izhevsk-based firm’s AK-12 continues the legacy of the legendary rifle The most famous of all Russian weapons manufacturers, Kalashnikov, showcases for Russian TV the latest innovations to the classic assault rifle design Mikhail Kalashnikov first created over a half century ago. The mainstay of the company’s…