Kalashnikov Concern focuses on replacing foreign software with Russian-developed alternatives across its enterprises. Alan Lushnikov, CEO of Kalashnikov Concern JSC, stated this at the plenary session of the 11th "Digital Industry of Industrial Russia" Conference (CIPR-2026).


	He explained that as part of a significant project—"Development and Implementation of a Unified Corporate Product Life Cycle Management System on a Domestic Platform"—the legacy SAP ERP system was fully replaced with a suite of 1C applications. Twenty-five functional blocks were automated, including 20 within the ERP domain. These encompassed production planning, sales and procurement, budgeting, investments, treasury, among others. The standard 1C:ERP lacked some key functionality, including accounting by weapon serial numbers, incoming quality control of bought components, and inter-operational control of semi-finished products; these features were added. Additionally, a Universal Integration Module (UIM) was created and implemented. This module allows for seamless integration between 1C systems and those from other providers, without the need for additional code.


	Alan Lushnikov described the Concern's experience in deploying the KSUOD system—a corporate management and data exchange solution for design and technological production preparation, encompassing PDM/PLM functionalities—across its facilities. He noted that the KSUOD.PLATFORMA system has met over 600 functional and technical requirements, including product configuration management. Several key functional blocks have been automated, streamlining the management of design preparation for production, technological preparation, equipment operation, and engineering standards and reference data.


	"Import substitution at our facilities primarily involves replicating the functionality of foreign software in Russian-developed systems. However, to enhance the efficiency of the defense industry, integrating AI into production preparation and other processes is key," emphasized Alan Lushnikov.

Alan Lushnikov: Kalashnikov Successfully Implements Domestic Software

Kalashnikov Concern has shipped a substantial batch of Saiga, Saiga-MK, and Saiga-308-1 carbines to an international client. The contractual obligations were fulfilled ahead of schedule. Since the beginning of the special military operation, foreign interest in both military and civilian small arms produced by the Concern has been steadily increasing each year.


	Saiga carbines, derived from the Kalashnikov rifle, are among the most sought-after civilian rifled firearms, not only in Russia but globally. The production volume of these carbines remains robust.


	For civilian shooters, the legendary reliability of the Kalashnikov rifle is epitomized by the Saiga models, available in 5.45×39 and .223 Rem calibers. The carbines come with 10-round magazines in a full-length assault rifle-style body. They have folding plastic buttstocks and a side rail on the receiver for attaching scopes. There is a Picatinny rail on the lower handguard, allowing for the attachment of accessories like a foregrip or an underbarrel flashlight. The weapon's design prevents firing when the buttstock is folded.


	The Saiga-308-1 semi-automatic carbine, chambered in the popular .308 Winchester caliber (7.62 mm), cobbines the proved functionality of the AK74M rifle with impressive firepower. The carbine, built on the AK74M platform, boasts a reinforced design tailored for high-powered hunting cartridges. The weapon serves hunters, trainees, and shooting enthusiasts.


	For three and a half decades, Kalashnikov has produced Saiga carbines for civilian use. They have all the essential features to meet the rigorous standards of both domestic and international users for contemporary civilian firearms.

Kalashnikov Fulfils Export Contract for Saiga Carbines

Alan Lushnikov, CEO of Kalashnikov Concern JSC and a Russian Engineering Union Bureau member, introduced Chairman of the Russian Government Mikhail Mishustin to the latest innovative projects the Concern has developed and displayed at the Kalashnikov booth at the 11th "Digital Industry of Industrial Russia" Conference (CIPR–2026). The esteemed visitor was introduced to a cutting-edge digital assistant for production engineers. Known as TsAIT, this computer-aided process planning system leverages neural networks, large language models (LLMs), and automation algorithms.


	Mikhail Mishustin displayed keen interest in the development and personally experienced TsAIT in action. The Prime Minister was flanked by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitriy Grigorenko, and Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev.


	"Automating process design is crucial for cutting costs and boosting production speed. Advanced digital tools dramatically enhance product quality and significantly improve labor efficiency," stated Alan Lushnikov, CEO of Kalashnikov.

Alan Lushnikov Presents Advanced Digital Solutions Implemented by Kalashnikov to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at CIPR-2026 Exhibition

The second open championship in field stripping and reassembly of the Kalashnikov rifle (AK) was held in Izhevsk, organized by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. About 200 people aged 11 and up participated in the competition honoring the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. These included schoolchildren, cadets, members of military patriotic organizations, and teams from industrial enterprises.


	The championship was co-organized by Concern's partner, the Hero of Russia Sergey Borin Granitsa Republican Youth Patriotic Center. Competitors participated in both individual and team events. The field stripping and reassembly of the AK were timed to the hundredth of a second by a panel of experts, comprising seasoned combat veterans and participants in the SMO. A crowd favorite was a challenge where participants had to field strip and reassemble a Kalashnikov rifle suspended in the air while blindfolded.


	Teenagers are getting increasingly enthusiastic about weapons. The advent of a unified career guidance system in Russian schools has led to a surge in requests for dummy weapons from Kalashnikov Concern. In response to it, the company produces large batches of dummies to support military patriotic initiatives aimed at engaging younger generations.


	* Field stripping involves separating certain assemblies from the rifle to provide access for maintenance. During field stripping, the rifle is not fully dismantled down to individual parts.

Kalashnikov Holds Open AK Field Stripping Championship

Alan Lushnikov, CEO of JSC Concern Kalashnikov, presented the SVOya Masterskaya patriotic educational space (located at LOMO JSC, a Kalashnikov Concern subsidiary) to Maksim Sokolov, CEO of AVTOVAZ JSC.


	The guest was taken on a tour of SVOya Masterskaya, learning about the project's goals and its contribution to the employment and social integration of special military operation veterans. He saw two exhibitions at SVOya Masterskaya: "Artist and Warrior" by Aleksandr Kuts, a collection of portraits of Special Military Operation participants created on the front lines, and "Personal Weapons in the Special Military Operation," a photo exhibition featuring small arms by Kalashnikov Concern in the hands of servicemen.


	The Kalashnikov Center for Employment and Psychological Support introduced Maksim Sokolov to a model for integrating SMO veterans into the workforce. At SVOya Masterskaya, veterans and their family members can learn new skills, engage in training programs led by experts from the Concern, and create appliances to improve daily life. They can also produce and repair personalized rehabilitation aids, including prostheses and orthoses. Skilled craftsmen assist project participants in modeling and creating tools for hobbies, fishing, and car repair.


	During the discussion, Alan Lushnikov and Maksim Sokolov stressed the need to enhance cooperation within the Russian Engineering Union to better support SMO veterans and their families. They talked about sharing successful approaches and coordinating efforts among industrial companies. This will create a more efficient support system for those involved in the special military operation, from rehabilitation to returning to work.

Kalashnikov CEO Alan Lushnikov Presents SVOya Masterskaya to AVTOVAZ CEO Maksim Sokolov

The Artemis bioreactor, developed by trainees from the Kalashnikov Academy during the Engineering Laboratory hackathon, will be tested in the laboratory of the Institute of Natural Sciences at Udmurt State University (IEN UdSU). Yaroslav Yekhlakov, Andrey Sutyagin, and Vyacheslav Vasev created the solution that costs 130 times less than professional equipment.


	Artemis is a prototype of a compact microalgae bioreactor. It is designed for use in various settings, including research labs and educational institutions. Additionally, it can contribute to developing new systems for air regeneration and water purification.


	The most basic laboratory bioreactors available today begin at RUB 70,000. Meanwhile, high-end professional systems with advanced features can cost upwards of RUB 3,000,000. However, such systems often are excessive for educational purposes and hardly meet the unique needs of a particular laboratory.


	Notably in this context, the total cost of the materials and components provided to participants in the Engineering Laboratory was under RUB 23,000. The open architecture of Artemis is its key attractive feature, enabling users to customize the design and number of modules, sensor configurations, lighting spectra, and software for tailored laboratory tasks.


	The bioreactor comprises two hermetically sealed chambers: an incubator and a fabricator. In the first module, microalgae thrive and multiply under photosynthetically active light. Temperature, gas composition, and controlled agitation are carefully regulated to ensure optimal growth. The second module is dedicated to electrofabrication. It packages the harvested algae into hydrogel structures using electrolysis on graphite electrodes to create calcium alginate gel.


	Sensors ensure the optimal internal environment by constantly monitoring the temperature and clarity of the algae suspension. They also gauge carbon dioxide levels and measure air temperature and humidity within both modules.


	For user convenience, the bioreactor offers two control options: a local control panel on the device or remote access via a computer through a COM port. Proprietary software, written in C++, facilitates this connection.


	Academy trainees from Izhevsk have developed a tool that has already found use in the Physiology and Cell Biology Laboratory at IEN UdSU. In the 2026-27 academic year, the department's students and faculty will involve Artemis in a number of areas:



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		Cultivating Scenedesmus microalgae in a laboratory setting, determining the best conditions for maximum biomass growth, and using the algae to evaluate water quality;
	
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		Using hydrogel microalgae constructs formed in the reactor in the development of biofilters for removing organic contaminants from water. The biotechnical possibilities of microalgae embedded in hydrogel, along with the gel's components' impact on cell well-being and productivity, will also be examined.
	
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	The details of photobioreactor creation and biotechnological process control will be discussed through the angle of the Artemis' design.


	"Artemis is a prime example of a highly functional laboratory unit for growing small amounts of biomass under precise conditions tailored to specific research needs. The combination of an incubator with an electrochemical fabrication module sets this reactor apart, streamlining the laborious process of handling cell suspensions in solution. This versatile device holds great potential for future advancements in laboratory technology. With its capabilities, we can tackle multiple challenges: developing new biofuel samples, isolating vitamins, lipids, proteins, and feed additives, among other things," noted Candidate of Biological Sciences Ivan Cherenkov, Deputy Director of IEN UdSU for research.

Kalashnikov: Artemis by Young Academe Trainees to Help Create New Biofuels and to Isolate Bitamins and Proteins

The gala opening of a solo exhibition by artist Aleksandr Kuts took place at SVOya Masterskaya, a patriotic educational venue located on the grounds of LOMO (a Kalashnikov Concern subsidiary). Displayed on Chugunnaya Street in Saint Petersburg, the exhibition presents a unique collection of portraits depicting participants in the Special Military Operation (SMO). The artist created these works while in the combat zone.


	The exhibition "Aleksandr Kuts: Artist and Warrior" honors the memory of the artist, declared missing in action in the SMO zone. The exhibition was organized through the collaborative efforts of the Naslediye Foundation and the Saint Petersburg Association of SMO Veterans "Defenders of the Motherland," with backing by LOMO JSC.


	Aleksandr Kuts had been regularly visiting the combat zone since the beginning of the special military operation. The artist worked in the field, using pencil and brush to capture the faces of soldiers. His work went beyond mere physical features, conveying the profound inner strength of those who honor their military duty. Later, setting aside his artist's tools, Alexander volunteered to join the fighters himself.


	The exhibition features works in graphic and painting. Each portrait reveals the story of an individual—an ordinary serviceman who protects the sovereignty of our nation, often at the expense of his own strength and even his life.


	The exhibition aims to honor those who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their Motherland. The exposition seeks to honor military valor and emphasize personal responsibility for Russia's future.


	The opening ceremony featured Vladimir Uvarov, head of the Saint Petersburg Property Relations Committee, and Oleg Dovganyuk, deputy chair of the Saint Petersburg Labor and Employment Committee. Also in attendance were members of the Saint Petersburg Association of SMO Veterans, "Defenders of the Motherland," participants in the special military operation, and relatives and friends of Aleksandr Kuts.


	A highlight the ceremony was the performance by the Knyaz Mansurov band. The musicians performed a series of songs inspired by the events of the special military operation. Each song they create is more than just music; it is a sincere story about bravery, loyalty, and love for the Motherland.


	The exhibition will be open through May 24, 2026.

"Aleksandr Kuts: Artist and Warrior" Exhibition Opens at LOMO

Alan Lushnikov, CEO of JSC Concern Kalashnikov and a Russian Engineering Union Bureau member, and the leaders of major enterprises within Russia's leading defense holding, attended the 10th Congress of the Russian Engineering Union. The forum brought together delegates from 78 regional branches and 1,100 industrial companies and organizations.


	Russian President Vladimir Putin personally greeted the delegates at the anniversary congress, expressing his gratitude to the industry workers for their efforts in bolstering our nation's defences.


	The participants at the event reviewed the achievements of the All-Russian public organization over the past year and set the key priorities for the next five years. Head of the Rostec State Corporation Sergey Chemezov has been re-elected chairman of the Russian Engineering Union for another five-year term.


	The Russian Engineering Union primarily focuses on advocating for the machine building sector and fostering an environment conducive to industrial progress. The organization's active involvement in legislative initiatives and state support has significantly benefited Kalashnikov. Over the past five years, the Concern has experienced a surge in state defense orders. It has invested heavily in expanding its production facilities, introducing new product lines, and enhancing its personnel policy.


	"Our common objective within the Russian Engineering Union is clear: to steadily increase production, meet the state defense order promptly and with excellence, and build a robust scientific and technological foundation for Russia's future and the prosperity of our people," stated Alan Lushnikov, CEO of Kalashnikov Concern JSC and a Russian Engineering Union Bureau member.

Alan Lushnikov: Our Common Objective is to Build Reliable Scientific and Technological Foundation for Russia's Future

LOMO JSC (a Kalashnikov Concern subsidiary) has commissioned a cutting-edge coordinate measuring machine (CMM) at its machining facility. This upgrade is part of a comprehensive plan to modernize the enterprise's machine tool fleet. The equipment is intended for precise measurement of complex parts with intricate shapes; traditional manual methods struggle to capture their nuances.


	The CMM precisely measures complex parts in a three-dimensional space. Replaceable probes allow the machine to adapt to various parts and measurements. Specialized software analyzes the data and produces results. The CMM is an essential asset in high-volume production; it quickly and accurately measures large numbers of parts to exact specifications.


	The CMM also assists experts in ensuring the precision of products machined on new equipment. Through precise measurements, the machine reveals any irregularities in equipment performance.


	The new system's key strength lies in its versatility. One coordinate measuring machine can do the work of dozens of specialized instruments.


	The CMM also excels in reverse engineering tasks, transforming physical samples into digital, three-dimensional models. This functionality is highly sought after for upgrading equipment and reproducing lost design documents.


	To ensure precise measurements, a specially equipped room with a controlled atmosphere was prepared for the CMM. The temperature there is maintained between 18–21°C, and humidity levels are kept within 40–70%.


	The introduction of state-of-the-art measuring tools marks another milestone in enhancing LOMO's production capabilities. The new CMM enhances inspection precision and product quality, streamlining production processes.

LOMO: State-of-the-Art Coordinate Measuring Machine Commissioned at Machining Facility

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