TFB’s IDEX 2015 coverage is courtesy of Giorgio, who traveled to Abu Dhabi for the show, and provided all photos and information.

Kalashnikov Concern, whose products are now forbidden fruit in the USA, was also present at IDEX, exhibiting a mix of old products and new. Interestingly, the Tula Arms Factory, as well as military technology research group TsNIITochMash also exhibited weapons there.

While Kalashnikov Concern was exhibiting an AN-94, reportedly the rifle was just to show what Kalashnikov is capable of – there are no plans to resume production.

At a booth combining KBP, Tula TOZ, and NPO High Precision Weapons JSC, there were exhibited numerous prototype and special purpose Russian weapons that have become very popular in Western media, but have remained physically very absent from Western markets.

KBP’s partition had a second helping of obscure Russian small arms, including a very interesting display of the ADS underwater rifle… Underwater:

The VKS is the original platform for the Russian 12.7x55mm round, for which was recently produced the RSh-12 revolver that lays claim to the title of “most powerful production revolver in the world”. According to the representatives present, the RSh-12 is not just a one-off product, but is actually being produced and trialed by Russian special forces. It apparently uses a less powerful variety of 12.7x55mm, which does throw in doubt its claims about being the most powerful production revolver in the world. One can only speculate that the intended purpose is to breach doors or perhaps just for show. Interestingly, it can reportedly use a special barrel liner and cylinder to fire 9x19mm.

Thanks to Giorgio for the pictures and information.