According to wikipedia it is still in production going by the date.
The thing is Russia is still hung up on legacy. So saying ditch a Kalashnikov is like saying to the French, ditch dassault.
I think it is a combination of ass kicking and more bribes.
I don't get it, I'm suprised however that Russia did get the Mistral. Rumour has it they want the C4I stuff too.
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