Kalashnikov develops bullet to pierce body armor
The Kalashnikov Group is developing a new caliber cartridge capable of penetrating body armor, according to its head, Alan Lushnikov, in an interview with TASS CEO Andrey Kondrashov.
Consensus
- The Kalashnikov Group is developing a cartridge in a new caliber.
- The cartridge is designed to penetrate body armor.
- The development was discussed by Kalashnikov's head, Alan Lushnikov, during an interview with TASS CEO Andrey Konдрashov.
- The project is part of a state program for military equipment development up to 2035.
Points of divergence
- The development is justified by the need to overcome armor protection and increase firing range in combat conditions. — vesti
- The new cartridge represents a different ballistic solution and caliber, and failure to solve this task would place Russia in a disadvantageous position. — vesti
- The Kalashnikov Group highlighted the advantages of the AK-12 over foreign counterparts. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kalashnikov creates a cartridge capable of penetrating body armor — Вести
- Kalashnikov develops cartridge in new caliber capable of penetrating body armor, reported in interview with general director... — ТАСС (Telegram)