Kalashnikov Group to Showcase Drones, Army Assault Boats in St. Petersburg

Source : http://sputniknews.com

Russia’s renowned producer of the legendry AK-47 assault rifle, Kalashnikov Group, is now sizing up larger markets and is set to showcase its newly developed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and army assault boats at the International Maritime Defense Show, which has just kicked off in St. Petersburg.

Russia’s Kalashnikov Group is set to unveil its naval battle group of UAV-equipped multifunctional assault boats, according to the press service of the group. The boats will be showcased at the VII International Maritime Defense Show, which has just kicked off in St. Petersburg and will last until July 5.

“Kalashnikov Group will unveil a naval battle group of multifunctional assault boats equipped with modern weaponry systems and recently-developed UAVs, which are adapted to launch from the boat's deck,” read the press service's statement

Army-2015 will take place the presentation of the complex of boats and UAVs

Source : http://topwar.ru

Director General of concern Kalashnikov Alexei Krivoruchko said that during the International Military-Technical Forum Army-2015 will be presented for the first time a single set of new type of weapons, which included multi-landing craft BC-16, equipped with remote-controlled weapon stations, and and reconnaissance UAVs easy class, which can quickly run to his deck.

"Today, we are expanding our expertise and are actively working on the creation of a small complex of weapons, which is caused by including the interests of our potential customers in the service. The forum Army 2015 the first time we present a comprehensive boat, equipped with a few drones and new combat unit production of Kalashnikov - quoted him as saying the site Rostec.

Boat BC-16 developed by a subsidiary of the concern "Euroyachting Rybinsk shipyard." Its main purpose - conducting operations in the coastal areas, transportation and landing on unequipped shore fire support and other special operations.

On board the boat is located drone reconnaissance ZALA AERO, which can transmit video in real time to ensure the safety of various objects, as well as to determine the coordinates of targets to adjust the action of special services. Built-in speaker allows you to observe the static and moving objects automatically, and when no signal SNA - to continue the job.