Editing Kalashnikov Concern (section)

=== Kalashnikov Concern ===
On 13 August 2013, Izhmash and [[Izhevsk Mechanical Plant|Izhmekh]] (formerly Izhevsk Mechanical Plant) [[Mergers and acquisitions|merged]], with the new concern named Kalashnikov Concern. Thanks to the merger, Kalashnikov Concern is Russia's largest and most important [[Arms industry|arms manufacturer]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2923523 |title="Калашников" вышел на Волгу |date=25 February 2016 |work=Газета "Коммерсантъ" |access-date=23 October 2017 |pages=7 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308113723/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2923523 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In July 2014, Kalashnikov Concern was [[International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis|sanctioned]] by the United States and the [[European Union]] as a result of the [[Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation|Russian annexation of Crimea]] and [[Russian military intervention in Ukraine (2014–present)|Russian military intervention in Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20140716.aspx |title=Ukraine-related Sanctions; Publication of Executive Order 13662 Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List |website=treasury.gov |access-date=23 October 2017 |archive-date=20 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520172330/https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20140716.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> Since Europe and the United States were the largest customers of the concern's civilian [[firearm]]s, the concern was forced to rethink its marketing strategy. The concern opened five new markets and started selling its civilian firearms to ten new foreign countries, which helped the concern make up for its losses.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://rns.online/interviews/Glava-Kalashnikova-o-vihode-na-novie-rinki-v-usloviyah-sanktsii-2016-12-30/ |title=Глава "Калашникова" о выходе на новые рынки в условиях санкций |date=30 December 2016 |work=Информационное агентство Рамблер |access-date=23 October 2017 |language=ru-ru |archive-date=2 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502052132/https://www.rambler.ru/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the same year, Kalashnikov Concern has presented "Strategy 2020", which includes technical re-equipment and production modernization. When implemented, the project will qualitatively improve production technology and greatly reduce running costs and energy consumption while also improving working conditions and overall productivity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=pl&ie=UTF-8&u=http://vpk-news.ru/news/36062&edit-text=&act=url |title=Tłumacz Google |website=translate.google.pl |access-date=23 October 2017 |archive-date=27 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227211336/https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=pl&ie=UTF-8&u=http://vpk-news.ru/news/36062&edit-text=&act=url |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kalashnikovconcern.ru/en/press-service/news/news_38.html |title=Концерн "Калашников" / English version / Press service / News |website=kalashnikovconcern.ru |access-date=24 February 2016 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305064528/http://kalashnikovconcern.ru/en/press-service/news/news_38.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On 9 February 2017, Rostec's management board gave permission to transfer Kalashnikov Concern to private investors. As of now, Rostec owns 26% of the concern while private investors own 74%.<ref name=":7">{{cite web |url=https://kalashnikov.com/en/press-service/news/news_285.html |title=Kalashnikov Group transfer to private investors approved by Management Board of Rostec State Corporation – Kalashnikov Concern |publisher=kalashnikov.com |access-date=14 March 2017 |archive-date=16 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316205149/https://kalashnikov.com/en/press-service/news/news_285.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2022, the Concern had reportedly achieved a 40% record yearly increase in weapons production for domestic needs and for export and also completed one licensed production agreement.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalashnikov fulfils 45 state defense contracts, 24 military-technical deals in 2022 |url=https://tass.com/defense/1561473 |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=TASS |archive-date=16 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116110929/https://tass.com/defense/1561473 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Concern reported in May 2023 that it had achieved a 10-year record in weapons deliveries during the first quarter of the year<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1615947 | title=Kalashnikov production in Q1 2023 breaks 10-year high }}</ref> and that it has established a drone production unit.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1623359 | title=Kalashnikov Group sets up drone-producing unit, boosts output several-fold }}</ref> It was reported in late August 2023 that the production of [[9K121 Vikhr]], Strela and Kitolov missiles rose almost 1.5 fold.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1667423 | title=Russia's Kalashnikov Concern increases small arms production by 40% — Rostec corporation }}</ref> The company said in January 2024 that the government contracts for sniper rifles had increased by 8 times in the past year.<ref>{{cite web | title=ЦАМТО / / «Калашников»: по итогам 2023 года ГОЗ по снайперским винтовкам вырос в 8 раз | website=ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием | date=2024-01-11 | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2024/0110/142077391/detail.shtml | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием | 2024}} | access-date=2024-01-12}}</ref> It was also said that the production of "special equipment" increased by 45% in 2023<ref>{{cite web | title=ЦАМТО / / «Калашников»: по итогам 2023 года производство спецтехники выросло на 45% | website=ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием | date=2024-01-11 | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2024/0111/113077411/detail.shtml | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием | 2024}} | access-date=2024-01-12}}</ref> and the production of combat pistols by 5 times.<ref>{{cite web | title=Ижевский механический завод в пять раз увеличил выпуск боевых пистолетов | website=Ростех | url=https://rostec.ru/news/izhevskiy-mekhanicheskiy-zavod-v-pyat-raz-uvelichil-vypusk-boevykh-pistoletov/ | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | Ростех}} | access-date=2024-01-16}}</ref> The company reported in February 2024 that the production of drones has increased by 60% since 2022.<ref>{{cite web | title=Shoigu inspects drone production at Kalashnikov enterprises in Udmurtia | website=TASS | date=2024-02-10 | url=https://tass.com/defense/1744601 | ref={{sfnref | TASS | 2024}} | access-date=2024-02-13}}</ref> Kalashnikov reported in May 2024 that during the first quarter of the year it had increased the civilian production output by 50% and the firearms production by 9% at comparison with the same period of 2023 and also raised revenues by 37% and started to supply upgraded [[AK-12]] assault rifles of the 2023 model.<ref>{{cite web | title="Калашников" нарастил на 50% объемы производства в I квартале 2024 года | website=ВПК.name | date=2024-05-03 | url=https://vpk.name/news/858630_kalashnikov_narastil_na_50_obemy_proizvodstva_v_i_kvartale_2024_goda.html | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | ВПК.name | 2024}} | access-date=2024-05-04}}</ref> In the next month, the Concern reportedly started supplies of the civilian electrically-powered and VTOL Legionnaire drone which is used for cargo delivery, terrain sensing and video monitoring.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kalashnikov Presents Legionnaire Drone at Global Security 2024 Exhibition | website=Defense News security global military army equipment industry | date=2024-06-07 | url=https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/kalashnikov-presents-legionnaire-drone-at-global-security-2024-exhibition#google_vignette | ref={{sfnref | Defense News security global military army equipment industry | 2024}} | access-date=2024-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Беспилотник "Калашникова" победил в конкурсе НТИ | website=Союз Авиапроизводителей России | url=https://www.aviationunion.ru/media/news/29057/ | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | Союз Авиапроизводителей России}} | access-date=2024-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Kalashnikov launches series production of VTOL drones | website=TASS | date=2024-10-09 | url=https://tass.com/defense/1854021 | ref={{sfnref|TASS|2024}} | access-date=2024-10-10}}</ref> Supplies of the Stena special vehicles begun in July 2024.<ref>{{cite web | title=Концерн "Калашников" начал отгрузки специальных автомобилей "Стена" | website=Ростех | url=https://rostec.ru/news/kontsern-kalashnikov-nachal-otgruzki-spetsialnykh-avtomobiley-stena/ | language=ru | ref={{sfnref | Ростех}} | access-date=2024-07-11}}</ref> On 22 July 2024, the company claimed that production of military and civilian goods has increased by 50% during the first half of the year.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kalashnikov Concern increases production by 50% in 1H 2024 | website=TASS | date=2024-07-22 | url=https://tass.com/economy/1819797 | ref={{sfnref | TASS | 2024}} | access-date=2024-07-24}}</ref> On 3 October 2024, the company reported that it is ramping up the production of aircraft guns because of a multiple growth of order volumes.<ref>{{cite web | title=Russia’s Kalashnikov gunmaker to boost output of aircraft guns for fighter jets | website=TASS | date=2024-10-03 | url=https://tass.com/defense/1851733 | ref={{sfnref|TASS|2024}} | access-date=2024-10-07}}</ref> On 22 November 2024, the company stated that it had completed the 2024 state order for small arms ahead of schedule.<ref>{{cite web | title="Калашников" досрочно выполнил контракт на поставку в войска стрелкового оружия | website=ВПК.name | date=2024-11-25 | url=https://vpk.name/news/944467_kalashnikov_dosrochno_vypolnil_kontrakt_na_postavku_v_voiska_strelkovogo_oruzhiya.html | language=ru | ref={{sfnref|ВПК.name|2024}} | access-date=2024-11-25}}</ref> On 28 January 2025, the Kalashnikov reported that it had achieved a 10-year record high revenue from export contracts for both military and civilian small arms in 2024.<ref>{{cite web | title=Russian Arms Maker Kalashnikov Earns Record Export Revenue in 2024 | website=NAMPA | date=2025-01-28 | url=https://www.nampa.org/text/22546852 | ref={{sfnref|NAMPA|2025}} | access-date=2025-02-01}}</ref>