Russia’s Izhmash plans airsoft Kalashnikov rifles' productionJuly 12, 2012 - 19:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian small-arms maker Izhmash plans to mass produce an airsoft version of its famous Kalashnikov assault rifle for basic military training and fans of strike ball, the company announced on Thursday, July 12, RIA Novosti said. Airsoft is a game in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting each other with spherical non-metallic pellets shot with replica firearms. “The Yunker-5 gas-cylinder air gun is a product, with a design, weight and overall dimensions following that of the Kalashnikov assault rifle with a folded buttstock,” the company said in a statement. “The air gun is intended for training and sport shooting with 6-mm plastic balls powered by compressed gas in a cylinder,” the company said. “The air gun can also be used for strike ball.” Testing of the airsoft version of Kalashnikov AK-74M has been completed. The company hopes the new gun will appeal to fans of strikeball and members of Russia's paramilitary youth organization, the Voluntary Association for Assistance to Army, Air Force and Navy (DOSAAF). According to Russian legislation, air guns can be acquired without a license and are not subject to registration. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |