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[Regnum] Production of the PPK-20 submachine gun, modernized based on the experience of the SVO, has begun in Russia. This was reported by the Kalashnikov Concern press service on January 21.
The manufacturer announced that it has begun fulfilling contractual obligations for 2026 for the production of the PPK-20 (9 mm), improved based on the experience of effective combat use, including in the SVO zone.
Some tactical, technical and ergonomic characteristics of the product have been improved, and its technological effectiveness has been increased.
The changes expand the range of cartridges used by this weapon. The PPK-20's primary ammunition is the high-impulse 7N21 armor-piercing round, but the submachine gun can also fire most other 9×19 cartridges, both Russian and foreign-made.
Kalashnikov CEO Alan Lushnikov called the PPK-20 one of the best submachine guns in its class in the world for the next 20 years.
"Kalashnikov is making every effort to provide customers with products that have proven their high effectiveness in the SVO zone in a timely and complete manner," he added.
Development and state testing of the PPK-20 were completed in 2020, and deliveries to the army began in 2021. The weapon is primarily intended for special forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Security Service, and the Federal Protective Service of Russia.
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