Start Date for Serial Deliveries of the Latest RPL-20 Machine Guns Announced

The Russian military will receive 5.45×39 mm caliber machine guns as early as 2025

The latest RPL-20 light machine guns with belt feed in 5.45×39 mm caliber will be serially delivered to the Armed Forces in 2025, according to chief designer of the concern, Sergei Urzhumtsev.

The new 5.45-mm RPL-20 light machine gun with belt feed is designed for fire support of assault units.

This is the development of our line to fulfill the customer's task. We must give our customers the best solution for their combat missions. In 5.45 caliber, there are all possible form factors, including a machine gun.
Alan Lushnikov, CEO of the Kalashnikov Concern

The RPL-20 is the first light machine gun with belt feed; the weapon has already been used in combat. Later, the concern's engineers refined it based on the recommendations of military personnel.

The main feature of the RPL-20 is the ability to load the machine gun by pulling the belt without opening the receiver.

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