Read below about the types of civilian and special-purpose ships that are built by companies included in the concern

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Being a leader in production of small arms, Kalashnikov Concern has expanded its operations far beyond the arms manufacturing sector. In the context of diversification and strengthening of the national defense industrial sector, the Concern has included integrated shipbuilding facilities into its organization structure.

Read below about the projects of the past years.

Shipyard of Brothers Nobel

Shipyard of Brothers Nobel established in 1907 by Ludvig Nobel, the older brother of the founder of the famous prize, together with his partners has come a long way from a small ship repair facility to a modern high-tech manufacturing complex that builds both civilian and naval ships. The shipyard was included in Kalashnikov’s water cluster in 2017. It currently builds small and medium fishing boats, dry cargo carriers, tankers, tugboats, etc.

Narvskaya Zastava ice-breaking tugboat will be an example of such special-purpose vessels. This small ship will perform various tasks: from cargo shipping to participation in emergency rescue operations. The vessel has also an ice-breaking capability and is able not only to operate in ice-covered waters itself, but also to provide a waterway to other ships.

In terms of fishery, Kalashnikov’s shipyard participates in the Quotas under the Keel program that has been in effect since 2017. Under this program, Shipyard of Brothers Nobel is working on two crab-fishing boats at a time. Such ships capable of carrying live shell fish are being fully designed and built in Russia for the first time. The Project 6135 ships will be able to carry 80 to 100 tons of live crab over long distances and operate in adverse conditions.

Rybinsk Shipyard

The second Kalashnikov’s shipbuilding asset is Rybinsk Shipyard. The shipyard currently fully builds various types of civilian, naval and special-purpose boats.

For example, the company demonstrated the BK-16 troop carriers and BK-10 assault boats at the Army exhibition this year. These boats are included in all naval fleets and are currently used in the special military operation zone. They are used for personnel deployment and special missions, in particular, for countermeasures against AFU unmanned surface vehicles.

Rybinsk Shipyard is also focused on a promising area – ground-effect vessels (GEV). Sea acceptance test of the Khaska-10 sidewall vessel was started in July this year.

A city on the Volga — to the Russian navy

It is not a mere coincidence that both shipyards were established in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Region: advantageous geographical location and large waterway — the Volga that provides an access to the Baltic Sea, Black Sea and Caspian Sea, make it possible to deliver promptly the built ships to the customers worldwide.

Besides the shipyards belonging to the small arms manufacturer, Rostec’s engine manufacturing segment holds prominent positions in Rybinsk. As many as two large companies of United Engine Corporation — UEC-Gas Turbines and UEC-Saturn — are responsible for this area, whilst the latter produces not only aircraft engines, but also maritime propulsion systems since recently. The first fully Russian gas turbine engine made by Rostec was installed on the Admiral Golovko frigate in 2020.