Kalashnikov's debut: Russian weapons will present AK-15K and AK-15k (photo)

It is a small-sized AK-15k and shortened AK-15K-both options will be presented at the International Exhibition and Defense Conference (IDEX) 2025, which will be held from February 17 to 21 in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. This was announced on January 29 by the company's press service. It is noteworthy that two of their last innovations in the field of weapons were developed by Russian weapons under the old Nabius 7. 62 × 39 mm, which was developed in 1943.

However, the developers claim that AK-15k and AK-15K are compatible with several types of ammunition, including a cartridge 57-N-231sl with a steel core and traceive 57-T-231p. Both options are equipped with shops for 30 rounds and can use a device of low noise firing (PMS) weighing less than 0. 8 kg. The main differences between models are associated with weight, barrel length and dimensions.

AK-15K AK-15K AK-15K machine is intended for combat at medium distances and allegedly provides high accuracy. While AK-15k, being lighter and compact, is better suited for limited space operations and melee. In this case, the Kalashnikov concern positions these models as universal solutions for modern combat conditions, which makes them potentially demand among military and law enforcement agencies.

It is worth noting that both new products are a cut variant of the already known AK-15 machine, which for its part is a modification of the AK-12 under the nail 7. 62 × 39 mm. Established under the Ratnik program, the machine has been adopted by the Russian Defense Ministry since 2018. AK-15 is designed for special units and, according to experts, has improved accuracy, high reliability and the ability to install additional modules.

The automatic machine also has an example, a picatin for optics and improved ergonomics. The main characteristics: it is obvious that Kalashnikov has traditionally released modifications, which are actually shortened variants of the basic model. The same situation was with the "hundredth" series of AK, when there were variants of the AK-104 under the name of 7. 62 × 39 and AK-102 under 5. 56 × 45 mm.