Ukraine and the US began joint production of fire arms
Ukraine and the United States of America have begun the joint production of small arms. Demonstration of the first batch of weapons took place on Thursday at the National Guard shooting range near Kyiv, reports Voice of America.
The venture is a joint project of the state concern Ukroboronprom and the American company Aeros. The weapon mainly being produced is an automatic carbine that works with both 7.62 mm cartridges and 5.56 mm cartridges. The former is standard for the Kalashnikov assault rifle while the latter is standard for NATO weapons.
The new weapons will be launched into mass production in Ukraine soon and will be produced under US government license.
According to Roman Romanov, General Director of the state concern Ukroboronprom, the equipment adhering to NATO standards is the key feature that sets it apart from most small arms produced.
"The country has set itself the goal of maximum integration into the collective security system. More and more of our servicemen are participating in joint exercises with NATO units. The main task is to make our units compatible so they use the same ammunition and the same calibers," he said.
The automatic American-Ukrainian carbine is ready for field testing. After control operations in law enforcement agencies, new small arms will be launched into mass production in Ukraine.