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Azerbaijan starts serial production of AK-74M based on Russian license

07 July 2011 [20:11] - TODAY.AZ
Azerbaijan has started serial production of AK-74M basing on the Russian license, military sources said.

“Khazri” assault rifle differs from the Russian firearms for some features. Night vision devices, target, laser aiming device, light system can be installed on this rifle. The rifle is being produced basing on the license of “Ijmash” company. The design of the rifle has also been changed. The weight of the rifle has not been changed.

According to the State Defense Order Program, the Ministry of Defense Industry will produce 5000 AK-74M “Khazri” assault rifles this year and deliver to the Defense Ministry.


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