TOP-23 models of Ukrainian-made weapons. NV special project for Independence Day
20 August 2014, 09:37
Author: Andrey Petrinsky
Ukraine, one of the world's largest arms exporters, is preparing for the 23rd anniversary of its Independence
Against the backdrop of Russian aggression, which occupied the Ukrainian Crimea and provoked a bloody conflict in the Donbass, the country’s defense capability is becoming a key priority.
In this regard, we have prepared a selection of the best works of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex:
1. Ballistic intercontinental missile RS-20 Satan
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Considered the best strategic weapon in the world. It was developed by the Dnepropetrovsk Design Bureau Yuzhnoye named after. M.K. Yangel in 1973 and put into service in 1975. The RS-20 can deliver up to 10 combat units to a range exceeding 10 thousand km. Its targets are fortified facilities such as launch silos and command posts.
Now the Dnepr launch vehicle is being produced at its base. Such missiles are in service with Putin's Russia. On June 16, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), ordered an end to cooperation with Russia in the military-industrial complex.
2. Sapsan missile system
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Ukrainian project of a multifunctional mobile missile system, in which it was proposed to use operational tactical, anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles as means of destruction. The Security Council of Ukraine decided to begin the development of this complex in 2007.
However, in the summer of 2013, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, headed by the Russian Pavel Lebedev, appointed by the fugitive Viktor Yanukovych, stopped funding the project, citing ineffective use of budget funds. In total, expenses for Sapsan amounted to over 200 million hryvnia.
3. Electronic intelligence station Kolchuga
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Ukrainian automated passive electronic reconnaissance station. Serial production started in 1987. The Kolchuga mobile station is based on two KrAZ-260 chassis.
After launch into production, development continued and was completed in 2000. In 2001, the new Kolchuga-M was adopted by Ukraine. Several Ukrainian enterprises participated in the development of the new version of Kolchuga. In 2004, the Kolchuga product was awarded the State Prize of Ukraine.
4. Multiple launch rocket systems Bastion-I and Bastion-II
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Ukrainian version of the modernized Grad multiple launch rocket system. It is being modernized by order of the military department by the Kharkov Automobile Repair Plant together with the State Enterprise Kharkov Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau named after. Morozova. The platform of the combat complex is the Ukrainian KrAZ-6322 vehicle with a 6x6 wheel arrangement. KrAZ-6322RA Bastion-I with a chassis length of 8.5 m and KrAZ-6322RA Bastion-II with a chassis length of 9.2 m.
The main difference between Bastion-II is the fast reload system (RRS). The vehicle contains 40 additional missiles in special open clips. Using UWB, the recharging process takes about 2 minutes. Without it - 7 minutes. Both Bastions are equipped with satellite navigation systems, which significantly increases autonomy on the march and firing position. The modernization used the developments of the State Enterprise Orizon-Navigation, part of the State Corporation Ukroboronprom. This company is the leader in the post-Soviet space in the development of GLONASS / GPS receivers and systems based on them.
5. Short take-off and landing military transport aircraft AN-70
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A new generation medium-range cargo (operational-tactical, military transport) aircraft developed by the Kyiv ASTC Antonov. Intended to replace the morally and technically outdated An-12. Made its first flight in December 1994.
This aircraft is capable of transporting almost all landing equipment and weapons with a total weight of 35-47 tons. It can carry out airborne landings of up to 110 personnel and equipment, including monocargoes weighing up to 21 tons. It can freely accommodate 300 soldiers with personal weapons, or 206 wounded and sick.
6. Project 958 amphibious air-cushion landing ship
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The scope of purpose is the reception of military equipment and personnel of advanced detachments of amphibious assault forces from an equipped or unequipped coast, their transportation by sea, landing on an unequipped coast and fire support. Manufacturer: Feodosia shipbuilding company More.
In Ukraine it was planned to build two ships MDK pr. 958 Bison, two more ships will be built in China. In 2013, the first such ship was launched, loaded onto a transport ship, and sent to China.
7. River armored boat Gyurza
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Manufacturer - State Enterprise Experimental Design Center for Shipbuilding (Nikolaev). Designed to protect the state border, control navigation on border rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. On October 25, 2012 in Kyiv, at the Leninskaya Kuznya plant, a ceremony was held to lay down two armored artillery boats of Project 58155 Gyurza-M for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In total, it is planned to build 9 Gyurza-M boats by 2022.
The boat's armament consists of two remote-controlled naval combat modules BM-5M.01 Katran-M produced by the Nikolaev Mechanical Repair Plant, which are a variant of the BM-3 Sturm combat module for armored vehicles. Each Katran-M module has a 30-mm ZTM1 automatic cannon, a 30-mm automatic grenade launcher and a 7.62-mm KT machine gun, as well as two Barrier ATGMs with a laser guidance system. The boat is equipped with an optical-electronic fire control system and a set of portable air defense systems.
8. Main battle tank BM Oplot
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The main battle tank Oplot, produced by the State Enterprise Plant named after V. A. Malyshev, is a tracked combat vehicle that has high firepower, reliable protection and high mobility. The tank is designed to engage with fire all types of ground (surface) and low-flying air targets at low speeds in conditions of enemy fire resistance.
Solving a wide range of combat missions is possible in various climatic, meteorological and road conditions in the ambient temperature range from minus 40 ° C to plus 55 ° C, relative air humidity up to 98% at a temperature of plus 25 ° C, altitude up to 3 thousand m above sea level and air dust levels encountered during actual operation.
9. Main battle tank BM Bulat
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Manufacturer: State Enterprise Plant named after V. A. Malyshev. Bulat is the result of modernization of the T-64B tank. The purpose of modernization is to bring the combat and technical characteristics of the tank to the modern level.
It is used to support military personnel during combat, overcome a multi-echelon enemy combat redoubt, overcome water obstacles and wetlands, quickly respond to an enemy counter-offensive and perform other purposes.
10. Armored personnel carrier BTR-4
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The armored personnel carrier was manufactured at the State Enterprise Kharkov Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau named after A. A. Morozov. Designed to transport personnel of motorized rifle units and provide fire support in combat. The armored personnel carrier is used to equip units capable of conducting combat operations in various conditions, including when the enemy uses weapons of mass destruction.
The armored personnel carrier can be the basic vehicle to equip special rapid reaction forces and marines. The armored personnel carrier can perform assigned tasks both day and night, in various climatic conditions, on roads with different surfaces and in complete off-road conditions. Ambient operating temperature range from -40 to +55 ° C.
11. Self-propelled mortar 120mm caliber BTR-3M2
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This armored personnel carrier was also created at the Kiev Armored Plant. Designed for direct fire support of infantry units, it is capable of following tanks and immediately overcoming trenches, trenches and water obstacles.
It can be used to conduct offensive and defensive combat operations to solve the following tasks: suppression of firing points; defeating enemy personnel, destroying wire barriers, destroying enemy material located behind shelters inaccessible to flat small arms and artillery fire, as well as those located openly.
12. Armored car Dozor-B
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Dozor-B is another development of the Kyiv Armored Plant. The armored vehicle is designed to transport personnel of units to the battlefield and fire support them on the battlefield when dismounting, as well as to transport cargo in conditions of the possible use of small arms and weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Dozor-B can be effectively used to equip special units of the armed forces (quick reaction forces and military police) when they carry out reconnaissance, patrol, and peacekeeping operations.
13. Armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle (BRDM-2DI) Khazar
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The upgraded version of the BRDM-2 vehicle - Khazar is a two-axle, with all driving wheels, a floating vehicle, has high dynamic qualities, a large power reserve, increased cross-country ability, is capable of overcoming water obstacles on the move, is equipped with a powerful Iveco diesel engine and additional wheels that allow overcoming trenches, trenches.
Production of the Nikolaev Armored Plant. Designed for reconnaissance in force and fire support for mechanized units. Can be equipped with different types of weapons.
14. Kraz MPV TC (Shrek One)
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The KrAZ MPV TC vehicle is designed for transporting personnel with mine protection in an explosive environment. Among the main characteristics is mine protection: two TM-57 mines (14 kg of TNT) under any wheel, one TM-57 mine (7 kg of TNT) under the bottom. Ballistic protection: B6 + / STANAG 4569 level 2. V-shaped bottom.
In terms of protection level, vertical walls and bulletproof glass according to NATO standards are comparable to level 3A. The explosion-proof material used slightly exceeds the level of protection of the NATO standard of the second level.
15. And the UAG automatic grenade launcher - 40
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Production - PJSC Leninskaya Kuznya Plant. It fires at a distance of 2,200 meters and is an effective weapon against both enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles and defensive structures.
A high level of mobility, coupled with the absence of the need to prepare a firing position, allows, in conditions of an attacking battle, to quickly change the firing position both in open space and in an urban environment.
16. Grenade launcher GR-1
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Manufacturer: State Enterprise Zhytomyr Armored Plant. The GR-1 grenade launcher of the Zhytomyr Armored Plant is designed to defeat unprotected enemy personnel located both in open areas and behind obstacles.
It is used for conducting overhead fire and is a highly effective means of covering enemy personnel with fire, both in open areas and along reverse slopes and other similar obstacles. It is also installed on modern military equipment - BMP-1M, BTR-3E1, BTR-4, KBA-105TB turret module and other combat vehicles and modules.
17. Skif portable anti-tank missile system
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The Skif man-portable anti-tank missile system is produced by the State Enterprise Kiev Design Bureau Luch. It is designed to engage manpower, moving and stationary modern armored targets with combined, spaced or monolithic armor, including dynamic protection, as well as small targets such as long-term firing points, a tank in a trench, lightly armored objects and helicopters.
A special feature of the complex is the ability to aim a missile at a target from closed positions and storage facilities, which reduces the risk of the gunner being destroyed by a return fire strike from the enemy. The complex is equipped with 130 mm and 152 mm caliber missiles in transport and launch containers with tandem cumulative (ZhK-2S, RK-2M-K) and high-explosive fragmentation (ZhK-2OF, ZhK-2M-OF) warheads.
18. High-precision guided artillery projectile Kvitnik with semi-active laser homing
Manufacturer: State Enterprise Scientific and Production Complex Progress. The Tsvetnik-type projectile is designed for high-precision destruction of various targets when fired from an artillery system as part of a guided artillery weapon complex. It was created with significantly less weight and characteristics of defeating the enemy, which exceed Russian analogues.
The semi-active laser guidance system allows the ammunition to be used not only against armored vehicles, but also against other important military targets. The general designer of the Central Design Bureau Precision noted that Kvitnik “reduces the completion of a combat mission by 10-15 times,” and 16 such highly effective ammunition can do the “work” of 800 conventional shells.
19. Alta (ATGM)
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The first Ukrainian anti-tank guided missile of the air-to-surface and surface-to-surface classes with combined guidance, implementing the fire-and-forget principle. This solution allows you to hit almost any target, including those that do not have sufficient contrast against the background of the terrain.
The Alta missile system can be installed on a helicopter, armored vehicle or boat. The Alta ATGM was first presented at the IDEX-2007 arms exhibition. This rocket is a joint development of KB Luch and GAKHG Artem.
20. MRE-class unmanned aircraft complex Strepet-L
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Manufacturer: State Enterprise Chuguevsky Aviation Repair Plant. The Strepet-L class MRE unmanned aircraft system can also be used in the military sphere: reconnaissance, determination of target coordinates, control after strikes, escort of convoys; and for civilian purposes: border patrol, law enforcement, emergencies and natural disasters, road traffic, etc.
Strepet-L can fly at a range of 250–300 km or, in automatic flight, cover distances of about 3 thousand km. Can be used in both military and civilian fields. The standard set of the complex includes 3–4 vehicles, a tracking and control station, a transportation vehicle and a catapult.
21. VPR 338 sniper rifle
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The weapon is a single, five or 10 shot bolt action rifle. The receiver is made of stainless steel. The rifle is equipped with an adjustable trigger, a length-adjustable stock and a polymer stock with a Picatinny rail. In the multi-charge version, cartridges are fed from a box magazine. It is possible to install complex bipods, optical and night sights.
At the end of July 2014, the first batch of VPR-308 was presented on the territory of the first operational brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. At least 12 sets were purchased for the needs of the National Guard. The entire batch was sent to the units on the same day. Production of the Kyiv plant MAYAK. The initial speed of the VPR.308Win bullet is 830 m/s, the effective range is 900 m, the caliber is 7.62x51 mm. The initial speed of the VPR.338LM bullet is 915 m/s, the sighting range is 1500 m, caliber 8.6x70 mm.
22. KM 7.62
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KM-7.62 is a machine gun developed in Ukraine at the Mayak plant according to the design of the PKM machine gun. The KM has significantly reduced weight and increased ease of use compared to the initial Kalashnikov machine gun. The weight of the machine gun was reduced by 1.5 kg.
Designed to arm military units and special forces. Rate of fire - 650 rounds per minute, target range - 1500 meters.
23. Fort-14TP
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The Ukrainian Fort-14TP pistol combines accuracy, reliability, and ease of operation. A distinctive feature of the pistol is a fixed, easily removable barrel and a balanced design. Thanks to the elongated barrel and increased line of sight, it remains accurate even under intense shooting. According to the manufacturer, this is why Fort-14TP is the choice of many special forces.
The complex consists of a Fort-14TP pistol, an LT-6A tactical flashlight and a Fort-4 shot sound reduction device and can additionally be equipped with a high-capacity magazine. Production - State Research and Production Association Fort of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Water boundaries
Missile boat "Lan" (project 58260)
Developer: Nikolaev Research and Design Center for Shipbuilding.
The boat's displacement is 445 tons, length - 54.20 m, width - 9.30 m. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of at least 32 knots, and an autonomous cruising range of at least 2000 miles. Armed with two artillery mounts 57-76 mm and 30-35 mm and jammer launchers.
It is planned to equip it with two Neptune anti-ship missile systems with 4 missiles each, capable of destroying the majority of ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Initially, three ships of this project will be built, the first of which is planned to be introduced into the Ukrainian Navy in 2019. Based on this Ukrainian project, at least 4 artillery boats of the Vietnamese Navy were built.
In total, by 2022 it is planned to significantly increase the number of ships of the Ukrainian Navy by building about 30 different warships and boats.
3D locator and other modern technologies to guard the border
New generation mobile 3D surveillance locator 80K6T
Developer and manufacturer : Iskra Research and Production Complex.
The locator is equipped with a transistor transmitter, with the ability to be transported by an American military transport aircraft C-130 Hercules. The advantages of the new radar are high operational and tactical-technical characteristics, maximum adaptation for use in field conditions.
Mobile electronic reconnaissance device "Khortitsa-M"
Developer and manufacturer: research and production.
The complex is designed for automated monitoring of the electromagnetic environment, search, detection, direction finding and operational analysis of radio emission signals in real time. Mounted on the Iveco EuroTrakker all-terrain chassis.
It decodes digital communication signals of various standards, as well as automatically determines the coordinates and spatial orientation of the complex's equipment. When working together with similar tools, it allows you to determine the coordinates of radio emission sources in the VHF/HF bands. The complex is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable, autonomous stay of a crew of four people.
Automated reconnaissance complex SN-4003 “Basalt-LPR”
Manufacturer: state enterprise "Orizon-Navigation".
Designed for optical-electronic reconnaissance, navigation support for units, determination of landmarks and targets on the ground and corrections for shooting, transmission (exchange) of information via communication channels. Already used in aircraft.
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A state can achieve much more through diplomacy and a ballistic missile than through diplomacy alone.
Our country was forced to feel this situation fully and draw appropriate conclusions. As we see, concrete steps have been taken towards updating military technologies and increasing the efficiency of their use. Author:
TAR-21
What is it? TAR-21 (Russian name “Tavor”) is a modern Israeli-made assault rifle, developed for a 5.56x45 mm caliber cartridge. In fact, “Fort 221” is a replica of this weapon, just with a different name, although similar to the original one. The structural components and technical features of these models are almost identical.
The TAR-21 was adopted by the Israeli army back in 2004. Often on the international network you can come across information that the name of the weapon is associated with Mount Tavor, located in Israel.
There is a mention of it in the Old Testament. If we think about the weapon index, then most likely it means that the rifle was developed in the 11th century and intended for use in it. So far I have not heard any more logical arguments from anyone.
Obtaining permission to store and carry weapons
To obtain permission to store and carry weapons, you must collect (in the specified sequence) and submit the documents listed in the list to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (to the district or city departments of the licensing system - for smooth-bore weapons or to the department of the regional licensing system - for rifled weapons):
- 2 photographs 3x4 cm;
- a duplicate of the purchase permit with a note from the store about the sale of weapons or with a note on its re-registration in the manner prescribed by law;
- contract of insurance of civil liability to third parties (Instruction by order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 622 of 08/21/98 - clause 2.10) - is issued by almost all insurance companies and brokers, the cost of the policy for 3 years is 51 UAH;
- payment order or receipt with a mark from the bank, post office or with the code of the transaction performed on the deposit of funds for the provision of the corresponding paid service;
- an application for a permit to store and carry weapons, which is written to the head of the internal affairs agency at the place of residence (for smooth-bore weapons - to the city or district department of internal affairs, for rifled weapons - to the department (department) of the regional department of the licensing system.
In theory, you will receive permission to store and carry weapons within 14 days from the date of application.
Assault rifle "Fort 221": a joint product of Israeli and Ukrainian gunsmiths
The Fort-221 assault rifle, the characteristics of which will be given in this article, is built on the basis of the Israeli TAR-21 rifle. Currently, this weapon is manufactured by a research and production association called “Fort”. This government agency of Ukraine is widely known both in Ukraine and in the CIS countries, as well as the European Union. First of all, thanks to his pistol “Fort-12”, as well as his new model “Fort-17”, in which the frame is made of special plastic materials.
Weapons without permission or license
There are a number of means that can be used for the purpose of self-defense, but do not require any permits; a weapons license is also not needed. However, you need to understand that such objects can cause irreparable harm to human health, which may be an excess of permissible self-defense and a reason for initiating criminal proceedings by the relevant authorities. Before using such products, you must carefully read the instructions for use and use only in cases of extreme necessity.
Gas cartridges
A completely effective means of self-defense, capable of cooling the ardor of a hooligan in a few seconds. Inside there is a tear or highly irritating gas/liquid (for example, red hot pepper extract with various additives).
Designed for self-defense against hostile people, aggressive dogs or wild animals. For use against the latter, cans with increased capacity and spray range are produced. When using, it is necessary to take into account the direction of the wind and the type of gas cartridge itself, since they differ structurally in the configuration of the jet. In some cases it may be an aerosol torch, in others it may be a directed jet of liquid.
Contact stun guns
Ukrainian legislation does not contain prohibitions or restrictions on the purchase, storage and use of contact stun guns for self-defense. This means that this type of weapon does not require any approval documents or licenses.
What do you need to get a weapons permit?
A characteristic feature of these devices is the need for direct contact. The damaging element is electric current. The target is in shock. All experiments carried out prove that the device belongs to the class of “non-lethal” weapons, and traces of its use disappear in the range from 2 hours to 2 days.
Airguns of limited caliber and low bullet speed
With the class of pneumatic weapons, which do not require additional permits, everything is simple. The characteristics of such a product must comply with the following standards:
- the caliber of the weapon should not exceed 4.5 mm;
- the bullet's flight speed should not exceed 100 m/s.
Almost any gun store has such models, and the seller will tell you.
Extension of permission to store and carry weapons
Please note that a firearms permit is valid for 3 years, after which it must be renewed. You must submit the application and the following documents to the same Ministry of Internal Affairs agency where you first obtained permission to store and carry weapons. You will need:
- medical certificate (form No. 127/o - order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 252-99) (the process of obtaining it is described in detail above);
- payment order or receipt with a mark from the bank, post office or code of the transaction performed on the deposit of funds for the provision of the corresponding paid services:
- contract of insurance of civil liability to third parties;
- an application to extend the validity of a weapons permit, which is written to the head of the internal affairs agency at the place of residence (for smooth-bore weapons - to the city or district department of internal affairs, for rifled weapons - to the department (department) of the regional department of the licensing system.
Where to store weapons
The storage of weapons is clearly regulated by legal acts (Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine No. 622 of August 21, 1998, clause 12.12). It says that weapons, as well as ammunition and its main parts must be stored in a specially equipped and designated safe at the place of residence (registration). The weapon must be unloaded during storage. Be prepared that an inspector may come to check you at any time to make sure that the weapon is in place and stored in accordance with regulations.
But do not forget that weapons also have a “downside”. Despite the fact that “firearms,” like knives, gas cartridges, stun guns, pneumatic guns, and signal pistols, can be used to protect life and health legally, such use also has consequences. The law provides for liability for causing bodily harm and exceeding the measure of necessary self-defense.
Purchase and registration of weapons
Please note that a permit to purchase weapons is issued for a specific number of weapons of a certain type and for a period of 3 months!
We recommend that you order the weapon you need from a specific store before you begin the procedure for obtaining a purchase permit, and with the completed permit, you can buy the ordered weapon from the seller.
At the time of purchase, the seller makes an appropriate note about the specific weapon in the early permit you received.
Within 10 days from the date of purchase of a weapon, you need to register it with the internal affairs authorities at your place of residence, and also obtain permission to store and carry
(not to be confused with purchase permission)!
how to obtain a permit for a traumatic weapon
If you bought a rifled or traumatic weapon, you need to have it shot and inspected. This can be done, for example, in the research and forensic center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. In some cases, the examination is carried out by the manufacturer before the weapon goes on sale; in this case, the package will already contain all the necessary documentation and sealed spent cartridges.
Story
In 2008, a statement was made that a weapons factory located in Vinnitsa (we are talking about NPO Fort) would sign a contract with its Israeli colleagues to develop joint weapons. The object of the contract was TAR-21 (nicknamed from the Israeli side). It is also “Fort-221” according to the Ukrainian “passport”.
Actually, the Fort-221 assault rifle was manufactured at a Ukrainian factory located in Vinnitsa. However, the essence of the contract was such that the components were imported directly from Israel. And rifles were already assembled against them. But this was only the case for the first time, since very soon “Fort” began to use not only imported parts, but also components manufactured here.
The adoption of the Fort-221 rifle in the armed forces of Ukraine officially dates back to 2009, or rather, December 23, 2009. Then the corresponding resolution was signed by representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The Border Committee, the Foreign Intelligence Service and the State Security Department also took part in this process.
