Russia will replace the "Kalashnikov"

AK "two hundredth series." ====================================== Rambler Media Group VERBATIM POST ======================== Russian concern "Izhmash" began to develop a new machine differs from that of the Kalashnikov assault rifle . This was, according to ITAR-TASS , said Acting Director General of "Izhmash" Maxim Kuzyuk. According to him, the new machine "able to compete with modern analogues of small arms in the world." Under the program, the replacement of "Kalashnikov" will be created from scratch. Specifications promising machine Kuzyuk not specified. Meanwhile, "Izhmash" plans to continue producing and upgrading AK 200 series. According Kuzyuka which transmits RIA Novosti , upgraded machine will be more ergonomic, easy to use and accurate. In addition, a renewed arms will be modular, so that together with it will be possible to use the various options and systems of armaments. "We have an army, ground forces, special forces, and all of their demands. And create a platform that will perform various tasks and goals is our top priority," - said Kuzyuk. Russian forces began to buy Kalashnikovs for the 200 series in the spring of 2010. The volume of purchases of small arms is not specified. Currently, evaluation test machine conducts the Russian Defense Ministry, which plans to include in future programs of weapons of defense contracts.