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73-636: The carbine is produced at Izhmash factories in Izhevsk , Russia. It is part of the AK-100 family. Compared to the AK-74M , AK-101 , and AK-103 , which are full-length assault rifles of similar design, the AK-105 is a carbine rifle featuring a shorter 12.4 in (310 mm) barrel, and a solid, side-folding, polymer stock allowing convenience in transportation or paratrooper operations, while still providing

146-517: A design bureau was established in the IGSF. After the formation of the Soviet Union in 1922, large changes came to the IGSF. The state's first hunting gun factory was opened on the enterprise's premises in the same year. The IGSF required more highly trained personnel in order to accommodate new production and to work on newer machines. Thus, by 1929, IGSF-bound personnel had to be trained at

219-631: A state corporation named Rostekhnologii, which was previously passed by the State Duma on 9 November and passed by the Federation Council on 16 November. On 10 July 2008, newly elected Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree that transferred 443 struggling enterprises to ownership by Rostekhnologii. Of these enterprises, 30% were in pre-crisis and crisis condition, 28 were in bankruptcy proceedings, 17 had no business operations, and 27 had lost part of their assets or faced

292-591: A 40% record yearly increase in weapons production for domestic needs and for export and also completed one licensed production agreement. The Concern reported in May 2023 that it had achieved a 10-year record in weapons deliveries during the first quarter of the year and that it has established a drone production unit. It was reported in late August 2023 that the production of 9K121 Vikhr , Strela and Kitolov missiles rose almost 1.5 fold. The company said in January 2024 that

365-404: A cost amounted to 2.8 billion rubles. On November 27, 2007, Rostec became general sponsor of FC Krylia Sovetov Samara ; however, in 2011 the corporation decided to suspend its support of the team. In 2010 and 2011, Rostec sponsored Vitaly Petrov , Formula One racing driver. In 2012, Russian Helicopters partnered with Caterham F1Team for which Petrov drives. Improving professional training of

438-720: A decline in demand and competition with overseas firearm manufacturers. As a result, Izhmash created the Saiga semi-automatic rifle , and started producing the Tigr , a civilian version of the SVD which was created back in the 1970s, in batches. Izhmash also expanded to the Western market, which was extremely successful, especially with the Saiga. Izhmash also created two new sniper rifles, the SV-98 and

511-535: A gun designer. In 1947, Kalashnikov created his assault rifle , the 7.62×39mm AK-47 . The AK-47 became the standard rifle of the Soviet Army in the same year, and later grew popular around the world. The AK-47 gave the plant fame and newer potential in the arms industry . The plant also created newer hunting weapons based out of the Mosin–Nagant rifle as well as sporting weapons. These sporting weapons helped

584-476: A leading global small arms manufacturer. Izhmash was later reestablished through assets consolidation by 2012. As a result, there was a threefold increase in profits and a 10% cut in costs. In 2011, Izhmash increased the utilization rate of modern multipurpose equipment from 20% to 70%. The effect from the efforts to enhance production performance amounts to ₽ 100 million. On 13 August 2013, Izhmash and Izhmekh (formerly Izhevsk Mechanical Plant) merged , with

657-400: A material risk of such loss, and in total they faced a debt of RUB 630 billion. In addition, these enterprises had worn out fixed assets , dilapidated production chains, and poor management. After the acquisition, structural reforms were made, helping the enterprises emerge from their financial struggles with a 20–30% increase in production growth, five times the national average. Most of

730-446: A multi-level management system, high overheads and doubled up functions. The combined liability of Izhmash in early 2011 was ₽ 19 billion. The use of the existing modern equipment hardly exceeded 20%. As a result, Rostec took control of Izhmash and started restructuring and consolidating the company in 2011. According to Rostec, one of the objectives was to retain its research, industrial and human resources and turn Izhmash into

803-602: A rapid pace for the Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars , mainly in the French invasion of Russia , even though construction of the armory had not been finished yet. During the first four years, the factory produced 2,000 long guns. In 1814, the output grew up to 10,000 guns and almost 2,500 backswords. By 1830, the armory achieved the desired annual output of 25,000 long guns and 5,000 backswords. Starting in

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876-505: A result, Rostekhnologii had to work with the two companies so they can cooperate with each other. On 21 December 2012, Rostekhnologii rebranded itself as Rostec to make the corporation more open to the world. Rostec also featured a new logo, an open square symbolizing a window to the world and a focus frame, as well a new slogan "Partner in development" and implemented changes in its corporate governance structure. The corporation spent $ 1.5 million for rebranding. The corporate brand, which

949-616: A special employment program for dismissed workers. The unemployment rate in the company town of Verkhnyaya Salda , Sverdlovsk Oblast , which is owned by VSMPO-AVISMA , was less than 1% in 2013. In order to implement its Health National Program , the corporation has set up nine centers for high medical technologies. Five centers for cardiovascular surgery ( Khabarovsk , Krasnoyarsk , Chelyabinsk , Perm and Kaliningrad ), two centers for neurosurgery ( Tyumen and Novosibirsk ) and two centers for traumatic surgery, orthopedics and endoprosthesis replacement ( Smolensk and Barnaul ). Rostec

1022-612: A stable firing platform when extended; the AK-105 retains the ability to fire with the stock folded. The AK-105 has matching polymer furniture including pistol grip, magazines and forward handguard. It was developed to replace the even shorter compact AKS-74U , (however both rifles are in-service) that featured a shorter skeleton stock and a shorter, 8.1 in (210 mm) barrel. The AK-105 uses an adjustable, U‑notch, rear tangent sight , calibrated in 100 m (109 yd) increments out to 500 m (547 yd). The front sight

1095-590: A wide range of other precision weapons including remote controlled weapon stations , unmanned vehicles and military robots . The Kalashnikov Concern produces about 95% of all small arms in Russia and supplies to more than 27 countries around the world, making it the largest firearm manufacturer in Russia. Notable products include the Kalashnikov (AK) assault rifle series , the RPK light machine gun series,

1168-498: Is a Russian defense manufacturing concern and joint-stock company headquartered in the city of Izhevsk in the Republic of Udmurtia as well as the capital city of Moscow. The concern designs and produces a wide range of civilian and military weapons including assault rifles , sniper rifles , designated marksman rifles , machine guns , squad automatic weapons , hunting rifles , shotguns , guided artillery projectiles, and

1241-592: Is a participant in the Perinatal center development program along with Russia's Ministry of Health , the Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund and federal member state authorities. As of March 2017, Rostec had built and equipped perinatal centers in 15 federal subjects of Russia : Rostec cooperates with 312 leading higher educational institutions, including, among others, Bauman Moscow State Technical University , and

1314-537: Is a post, adjustable for elevation in the field, while windage adjustments are done prior to issue by the armory. According to the manufacturer's web site in 2014, "Protective coatings ensure excellent corrosion resistance of metal parts. Forearm, magazine, butt stock and pistol grip are made of high strength plastic."] The AK‑105 has a muzzle booster derived from the AKS‑;74U that aids in reducing recoil and improving stability of automatic fire, through

1387-754: The Berezin UB aircraft machine gun armament, the 37mm Shpitalny Sh-37 and Nudelman-Suranov NS-37 aircraft guns, and sniper rifles with optic sights, along with the TT pistol and the Nagant M1895 revolver . A total of 11,450,000 rifles and carbines were produced in the plant, exceeding all the combined German firearm manufacturers' outputs of 10.3 million. Besides firearms, the plant also produced over 15,000 aircraft guns and over 130,000 anti-tank weapons . On 20 July 1942, Plant No. 622 separated itself from Plant No. 74, using equipment transferred from

1460-715: The Dragunov SVD semi-automatic sniper rifle , the SKS semi-automatic carbine , the Makarov PM pistol , the Saiga-12 shotgun , and the submachine guns Vityaz-SN and PP-19 Bizon . These firearms, except for the SVD, SKS and the PM, were based on the famous AK series, due to its reliability to endure harsh conditions, low production costs, availability in nearly every geographical region, and ease of use. As of 2018, 26% of

1533-508: The Khamovniki District in the capital city of Moscow. JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" is composed of the two largest firearm manufacturers in Izhevsk : JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" divides its firearm products into three brands. JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" has four subsidiaries : Vladimir Grodetsky, who headed Izhmash NPO since 1996 as general director left the bureau in 2011. He was later replaced by Maxim Kuzyuk , who left

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1606-536: The Napoleonic Wars , especially during the French invasion of Russia , firearms were quickly produced for the Russian army, even though the arsenal had not been finished yet. In the first four years, the factory produced 2,000 long-barreled guns; in 1814, production increased to 10,000 guns and 2,500 swords; by 1830, desired annual output was 25,000 long-barreled guns and 5,000 backswords. Between 1811 and 1816, ten stone factory buildings, several wooden buildings and

1679-494: The Plekhanov Russian University of Economics , through targeted training of specialists, development of cooperation in the framework of scientific and technological areas, joint research, design and technological work. There are 294 departments belonging to holding companies and enterprises under Rostec in these institutions. In 2015, Rostec started 165 projects in collaboration with these institutions at

1752-457: The SVT-38 self-loading rifle and the TT pistol , made by Fedor Tokorev . This gave rise to a flow line method of production. In 1938, the conveyor belt was implemented into the assembly of gun barrels and other parts, greatly increasing the production rate of firearms for the Soviet Army . In 1933, a New Design Bureau, "BNK", was established at the factory to develop and modify firearms. Today,

1825-832: The Soviet Union 's team to win shooting competitions in European championships and the Summer Olympic Games numerous times. Kalashnikov later designed newer firearms: the AKM and the AK-74 assault rifle, the RPK light machine gun , and the PK belt-fed machine gun. These firearms helped contribute to greater firepower for the Soviet Army as well as numerous nations that had imported them. Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant gun designer Yevgeny Dragunov also help contribute to

1898-698: The State Corporation for the Promotion of the Development, Manufacture, and Export of High Tech Products "Rostec" ( Russian : Государственная корпорация по содействию разработке, производству и экспорту высокотехнологичной промышленной продукции «Ростех» ) and formerly Rostekhnologii ( Russian : Ростехнологии , lit.   'Rustechnology'), is a Russian state-owned defense conglomerate headquartered in Moscow. Established in 2007,

1971-530: The caplock mechanism for its products in 1845. During the Crimean War , Izhevsk supplied the Russian Imperial Army with 130,000 rifles, with a third of them grooved. By 1857, 50 years after the creation of the armory, over 670,000 flintlock firearms, over 220,000 percussion firearms, over 58 thousand rifles , as well as a plentiful number of swords and lances were produced. In 1867,

2044-472: The caplock mechanism for its products in 1845. During the Crimean War , Izhevsk supplied the Russian Imperial Army with 130,000 rifles, with a third of them grooved. By 1857, 50 years after the creation of the armory, over 670,000 flintlock firearms, over 220,000 percussion firearms, over 58 thousand rifles , as well as a plentiful number of swords and lances were produced. When the methods of high-quality steel production were well mastered, Izhevsk became

2117-567: The 1830s, the armory started manufacturing "Gartung" short rifles, "Phalis" breech-loading rifles, and boarding guns for the Baltic Fleet of the Imperial Russian Navy . In 1835, the armory transferred cold steel production of swords and lances to Zlatoust , focusing mainly on firearm production. In 1844, the armory started upgrading current guns into more rapid firing percussion muskets. The armory also started using

2190-435: The 1830s, the armory started manufacturing "Gartung" short rifles, "Phalis" breech-loading rifles, and boarding guns for the Baltic Fleet of the Imperial Russian Navy . In 1835, the armory transferred cold steel production of swords and lances to Zlatoust , focusing mainly on firearm production. In 1844, the armory started upgrading current guns into more rapid firing percussion muskets. The armory also started using

2263-539: The Concern's shares belong to Rostec , while 74% of the company belongs to private investors ( Alexey Krivoruchko and Andrei Bokarev). The Concern contains three firearm brands: "Kalashnikov" (combat and civilian weapons), "Baikal" (hunting and civilian guns), and "Izhmash" (sporting rifles). The concern is developing new business lines that include remote weapon stations, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, and multi-functional special-purpose boats. On 10 June 1807 by

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2336-745: The Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant, or simply, Izhmash. During World War II , Engineering Plant No. 74 served as the main firearm manufacturer for the Soviet Armed Forces . Since Operation Barbarossa left the Soviet Union in a very desperate position, the plant produced as many firearms as it was physically capable of, more firearms than its lifespan for 92 years prior. From 1941 to 1942, the plant set up mass production of Vasily Degtyarev 's PTRD anti-tank rifle , Sergei Simonov 's PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle,

2409-529: The Izhevsk Technical School. In 1930, a new open-hearth furnace was put into operation and in-house production of machines at the factory was launched. More re-organization took place in the 1930s, including the conversion of the IGSF into a Chief Designer Bureau, as well as the adoption and production of several new models of firearms: a modified Mosin–Nagant rifle design of 1891/1930, the battle rifle AVS-36 , made by Sergei Simonov , and

2482-728: The Rostec Aleksin Chemical Plant in the Aleksinsky District , about 190 km (120 mi) south of Moscow, causing a series of explosions and fires at the plant. The plant manufactures ammunition and explosives for the Russian military. The supervisory board, the management board, and the General Director are all appointed by the President of Russia . The Rostec companies employed about 450,000 people as of 2016. A special focus of

2555-546: The Russian Imperial Army, notably the "Krnk" and " Berdan " type rifles. The Berdan rifle, designed by American firearm expert and inventor Hiram Berdan , became the standard-issue rifle of the Imperial Russian Army in 1870. The Berdan rifle was the most produced firearm of the plant at the time as well, allowing Russia to approach the European industrial empires' level of armaments. In 1884,

2628-465: The Russian economic model by putting less emphasis on weaponry , aviation components, and software and more emphasis on electronics , telecommunications , robotics , and other high-tech industries. This in turn would diversify the Russian economy , increasing the share of high-tech civilian products and non-primary exports. According to the 2022 development strategy of the corporation, by 2025

2701-668: The Russian military. Thanks to the IGSF, Izhevsk became a large industrial center in Russia. During the First World War , IGSF supplied the Imperial Russian Army with over 1.4 million new rifles and approximately 188,000 remelted shoulder weapons. Prior to the Russian Revolution , the IGSF took leading positions of the Russian defense industry in terms of manufacturing and manpower capacity. By 1917, about 34,000 people worked at IGSF. In 1918,

2774-554: The SV-99, which had a more enhanced fire precision than the regular SVD, for special units of the Russian Armed Forces . Despite the success, by 2008, Izhmash was composed of numerous enterprises that were on the verge of bankruptcy. The Russian state corporation , Rostekhnologii (Russian Technologies, now Rostec), revealed the poor state Izhmash was in by 2010. Only 32 companies of Izhmash were actually operating with

2847-623: The Stena special vehicles begun in July 2024. On 22 July 2024, the company claimed that production of military and civilian goods has increased by 50% during the first half of the year. On 3 October 2024, the company reported that it is ramping up the production of aircraft guns because of a multiple growth of order volumes. On 22 November 2024, the company stated that it had completed the 2024 state order for small arms ahead of schedule. JSC "Kalashnikov Concern" has its headquarters in city of Izhevsk and

2920-529: The appointment of Alexei Krivoruchko, its new shareholder, as CEO of the Kalashnikov Concern, replacing Konstantin Busygin. He took up his duties on 31 January 2014. According to the interlocutor of the agency, since 2011, this is the fourth change of the general director at the enterprise. In August 2021 Vladimir Lepin was appointed Kalashnikov Concern CEO in place of Dmitry Tarasov. Although

2993-465: The armory at Izhevsk . In 1884, the plant was later returned to the state and became Izhevsk Gun and Steel Factories (IGSF). In 1885, IGSF started manufacturing hunting weapons and tools. In 1891, IGSF started mass-producing the Mosin–Nagant rifle. The IGSF also started using DC generators to produce electricity to illuminate the plant as well as to power the machines. The IGSF was the only Russian enterprise that produced firearms for all branches of

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3066-407: The armory was reorganized into a lease and a private commercial enterprise. At this time, the armory was retrofitted and equipped with steam-engines, new machines, and an open-hearth furnace. This allowed the armory to produce more breech-loading weapons for the Russian Imperial Army, notably the "Krnk" and " Berdan " type rifles. The Berdan rifle was the most widely produced firearm at the plant during

3139-576: The arsenal produced seven long guns , five pistols and six backswords . The first weapons developed by the armory were the No. 15 17.7mm muskets , produced in the autumn of 1807. In 1808, the musket was later mass-produced for infantry equipping. The plant supplied the Imperial Russian Army with over 6,000 of the No. 15 17.7mm muskets. In 1809, the arsenal produced rifles , muskets , carbines , and flint explosives for cavalry units. It also produced pistols and gun parts and remelted trophy weapons. During

3212-487: The arsenal was under construction in 1807, production of weapons immediately started: mainly long guns , pistols , and backswords . One notable long gun the arsenal made was the No. 15 17.7mm muskets, of which 6,000 of them were supplied to the Imperial Russian Army . The arsenal later manufactured rifles, muskets , carbines , and flint blunderbusses for cavalry in 1809. The venture also produced pistols and gun parts and remelted trophy weapons. Firearms were produced at

3285-502: The bureau in June 2012. Alexander Kosov was later appointed as a temporary general director of the bureau from June to December. In December 2012, Konstantin Busygin was appointed general director of Izhmash. Busygin was later responsible for transformation of Izhmash and Izhmekh into the JSC "Kalashnikov" Concern, of which he became CEO. On 30 January 2014, Rostec 's supervisory board approved

3358-477: The bureau is named the "Armory Design Center" (KOC). In the bureau's lifetime, about 300 models of small-arms, air ordnance, sport, hunting weapons, and other types of equipment were developed, most of which was in series production at the plant. In 1939, the main plant of the IGSF, Plant No. 180,was split into two independent enterprises: Metallurgical Plant No. 71 and Engineering Plant No. 74, which manufactured weapons. Engineering Plant No. 74 would later be renamed

3431-430: The civilian production output by 50% and the firearms production by 9% at comparison with the same period of 2023 and also raised revenues by 37% and started to supply upgraded AK-12 assault rifles of the 2023 model. In the next month, the Concern reportedly started supplies of the civilian electrically-powered and VTOL Legionnaire drone which is used for cargo delivery, terrain sensing and video monitoring. Supplies of

3504-407: The concern's civilian firearms , the concern was forced to rethink its marketing strategy. The concern opened five new markets and started selling its civilian firearms to ten new foreign countries, which helped the concern make up for its losses. In the same year, Kalashnikov Concern has presented "Strategy 2020", which includes technical re-equipment and production modernization. When implemented,

3577-466: The corporation's responsibility on labor involves 21 dominant employers that are part of Rostec. As an example of corporate activity aimed at stabilization of social environment in single-company towns, mass media covered Rostec's labor policy in relation to AvtoVAZ , a dominant employer in Togliatti during the 2008-2009 economic crisis . Despite large-scale layoffs, public unrest was prevented by

3650-461: The decree of the Emperor of All Russias Alexander I a firearms factory was established in the city of Izhevsk , the construction and operation of which was headed by the chief mining engineer of the city ironworks Andrey Deryabin. Architects, Semyon Yemelyanovich Dudin and Andrey Deryabin developed a long-term master plan for further comprehensive development of the arsenal. Due to the proximity of

3723-705: The employees, Rostec cooperates with the WorldSkills movement. In 2015 the Corporation and WorldSkills Russia concluded a cooperation agreement which is aimed mainly at the joint work on training specialists for high-tech industries. State Corporation Rostec is a general partner of WorldSkills Russia in accordance with a three-year agreement. As of late 2016, going by its development strategy, Rostec organizes its 700 enterprises into either directly controlled companies or clusters composed of holding companies. The preliminary financial performance for 2012 show that

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3796-619: The evacuated mechanical plants at Tula and Podolsk . During the war, the plant manufactured more than 1 million pistols and 200,000 anti-tank rifles. Plant No. 622 would later be renamed as the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant , or simply, Izhmekh. After World War II , the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant later recovered the production of its civilian arms and transportation. The plant also hired war veteran and ex-tank driver and mechanic, Mikhail T. Kalashnikov , after noticing his submachine gun design that gave him distinction as

3869-472: The government contracts for sniper rifles had increased by 8 times in the past year. It was also said that the production of "special equipment" increased by 45% in 2023 and the production of combat pistols by 5 times. The company reported in February 2024 that the production of drones has increased by 60% since 2022. Kalashnikov reported in May 2024 that during the first quarter of the year it had increased

3942-585: The individuals targeted by the United States (US) and the European Union (EU), Chemezov's visa was banned and assets frozen by the EU. Rostec's access to US debt markets was also limited. Rostec was forced to rethink its strategy for its holding companies. In December 2015, Rostec's supervisory board approved its development strategy through 2025. According to the strategy, Rostec intends to change

4015-569: The ironworks, the armory was supposed to be built on the bank of the Izh River , which immediately solved the problem of raw material supply. Deryabin employed Russian and Udmurtian agricultural workers living in the city. At that time, agricultural workers had to settle in the arsenal and work there. Neighboring settlements were exempt from this rule, but they had to provide the arsenal with carts, horses and harnesses. Deryabin also hired foreign arsenal experts to train Russian craftsmen; in 1807

4088-402: The main tower-like building of the arsenal were constructed. In 1817, the construction of the main arsenal building was completed. This four-story building was one of the first multi-storey industrial buildings in Russia. The production process was multi-layered, starting with rough preparatory work (on the lower floors) and ending with the assembly of weapons (on the upper floors). Starting in

4161-648: The most produced rifles in mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history, the Nagant is also used in every war from the time it was developed to the modern day. The rifle was produced from both the Imperial period and the Soviet era , with military production concluded in 1965, but production for civilian use is continued to the modern day. In addition to the Mosin–Nagant rifle, Belgian industrialist Léon Nagant , who

4234-526: The new concern named Kalashnikov Concern. Thanks to the merger, Kalashnikov Concern is Russia's largest and most important arms manufacturer . In July 2014, Kalashnikov Concern was sanctioned by the United States and the European Union as a result of the Russian annexation of Crimea and Russian military intervention in Ukraine . Since Europe and the United States were the largest customers of

4307-701: The organization comprises about 800 enterprises, which together form 15 holding companies: eleven in the defense-industry complex and three in civil sectors. Rostec's organizations are located in 60 constituents of the Russian Federation and supply goods to over 70 countries worldwide. The organization is headed by Sergey Chemezov , appointed to the position by Russian President Vladimir Putin . The 2014 EU sanctions listing for Chemezov describes how Rostec subsidiaries supported Russia's annexation of Crimea . On 23 November 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed federal law No. 270 to establish

4380-424: The plant was returned to the state and became Izhevsk Gun and Steel Factories (IGSF). In 1885, IGSF started manufacturing hunting weapons and tools. In 1891, IGSF started mass-producing the Mosin–Nagant bolt-action military rifle in a development of nine years, based on the design of the 1898 Mauser rifle (Gewehr 98) with new unique features such as a push feed recessed bolt head. In addition to being one of

4453-511: The plant's fame by creating his SVD sniper rifle . Designed in 1963 and based out of sporting rifles, the SVD became the squad support weapon for the Soviet Army in the same year as well as starting a new trend of semi-automatic sniper rifles . In 1975, the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant changed its name to the Izhmash Industrial Association. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union , Izhmash struggled with

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4526-430: The previous year it had increased the production of self-propelled artillery by 10x, towed artillery by 14x, mortars by 20x, MLRS by 2x, of ammunition by 25x (by 50x for some types), of rounds for automatic and under-barrel grenade launchers by 5 times at comparison with the 2022. It also enhanced the production and repair of tank guns and artillery barrels twice, organized the production of munitions for drones and increased

4599-463: The production of guided artillery rounds and gliding bombs. Chemezov stated in May 2024 that the Corporation employed more than 660,000 people as of the end of 2023 and its revenue was 2.9 trillion rubles (31.6 bln US$ ). A Rostec high-ranking official stated in August 2024 that Russia's total export orders for weapons exceeded 60 bln US$ . On the night of 8–9 November 2024, Ukrainian drones attacked

4672-402: The profits were acquired by Rostekhnologii, which 80% of it was from 20% of Rostekhnologii's assets. The 20% included AvtoVAZ , KamAZ , the titanium monopoly VSMPO-AVISMA , and helicopter manufacturers Mil and Kamov . This in turn brought executives of some companies into conflict with each other, such as the case with Mil and Kamov, in which they refused to communicate with each other. As

4745-425: The project will qualitatively improve production technology and greatly reduce running costs and energy consumption while also improving working conditions and overall productivity. On 9 February 2017, Rostec's management board gave permission to transfer Kalashnikov Concern to private investors. As of now, Rostec owns 26% of the concern while private investors own 74%. In 2022, the Concern had reportedly achieved

4818-409: The share of civilian products in its revenue should be 50%. It was reported in late 2022 that Rostec had increased the production of armored vehicles and ammunition in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine . Rostec announced on 5 January 2023 that it would commence mass manufacture of new C-UAS EW systems in two months. Chemezov stated in May 2023 that the company's revenue in 2022

4891-503: The source of gun barrels and barrel receivers for Russian plants. For example, armory enterprises in Tula used annually up to 360,000 barrels from the armory at Izhevsk . In 1867, the armory was reorganized into a lease and a private commercial enterprise. At this time, the armory were renovated and it was equipped with steam-engines, new machines, and an open-hearth furnace. This allowed the armory to produce more breech-loading weapons for

4964-449: The time as well, indirectly allowing Russia to approach the European industrial empires' level of armaments. By 1870, production rate at the armory exceeded both the armories of Tula and Sestroretsk . Later, when the methods of high-quality steel production were well mastered, Izhevsk became the source of gun barrels and barrel receivers for Russian plants. For example, armory enterprises in Tula used annually up to 360,000 barrels from

5037-570: The use of exiting gasses. Izhmash JSC Kalashnikov Concern (Russian: Конце́рн Кала́шников , romanized : Kontsérn Kaláshnikov , IPA: [kɐnˈt͡sɛrn kɐˈɫaʂnʲɪkəf] ; Udmurt : Сюлмаськон Калашников ), known until 2013 as the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant (Russian: Иже́вский машинострои́тельный Заво́д (ИЖМАШ) , romanized : Izhévsky mashinostroítelny Zavod (IZhMASh) ; Udmurt : Ижкар машиналэсьтонъя завод (ИЖМАШ) ),

5110-632: Was $ 27.2 billion and the share of civilian production was 45%. It was reported in August 2023 that Rostec's enterprises had increased the production of armored vehicles by 4x and the production of ammunition for barrel artillery and MLRS by 20-30x since February 2022. It was reported in September 2023 that Rostec's enterprises had increased the production of various types of weapons 2-to 10-fold. Sergey Chemezov claimed on 1 November 2023 that Rostec has increased tank production by 7x, other combat vehicles by 4.5x, artillery/MLRS by 2.5 times, and ammunition by 60x. Rostec reported in April 2024 that during

5183-423: Was a co-inventor of, developed the Nagant M1895 revolver . The revolver has a unique "gas-seal" system that provides a boost to muzzle velocity as well as make the weapon suppressed . The sidearm, like the Nagant rifle, was produced in the Soviet era as well, and was mass-produced and used widespread. On 23 August 2018, Kalashnikov Concern introduced a new electric car prototype, the CV-1. Its exterior design

5256-910: Was based on the rare 1970s Soviet large family car IZh 2125 "Kombi". The range on one charge was claimed to be 350 km. Alongside the reveal of the CV-1, Kalashnikov also showed a prototype for the UV-4 4-door electric quadricycle , with a taxi variant being revealed in August 2019. The UV-4 was shown again in patent images later in November 2021, this time along with a 3-wheel, 2-door vehicle based on it. Kalashnikov USA 56°50′15″N 53°10′57″E  /  56.83750°N 53.18250°E  / 56.83750; 53.18250 Rostec Rostec (Russian: Ростех , romanized : Rostekh ), formally trading as State Corporation "Rostec" ( Russian : Государственная корпорация «Ростех» ), fully

5329-457: Was launched in late 2012, is currently one of Russia's 15 most valuable brands and has a value similar to that of major companies such as Rosneft and Rostelecom . On 16 July 2014, as a result of Russian intervention in Ukraine and Russian annexation of Crimea , Rostec was one of the companies that was sanctioned by the Obama administration . Sergey Chemezov , then CEO of Rostec, was one of

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