The 5.45 mm AK-12 is the standard service assault rifle of the Russian infantry and other units.
The AK-12 is a part of the Ratnik equipment kit.
This model is the pinnacle of AK system development, different from the previous generations by its elaborate ergonomics, all-day usability and increased accuracy and precision.
Since 2018, Russian military has been undergoing reequipment with AK-12 rifles.