List of equipment of the Russian Ground Forces

Estimated list of the equipment of the Russian Ground Forces in service as of 2025. Due to ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, quantities of operational equipment are highly uncertain and details of reactivated equipment and observed losses included in the Details. Also note that this list does not include information on Ukrainian equipment captured by Russian forces during the invasion. Equipment used by the First Donetsk Army Corps and Second Guards Lugansk-Severodonetsk Army Corps are listed separately.

Tables

· Small arms

Pistols

Model

Pistols

Makarov PM

Model

Makarov PM

Caliber

9×18mm Makarov

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Still used in substantial numbers by the Russian Armed Forces.

Model

Caliber

9×18mm Makarov

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Suppressed semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Used by special forces.

Stechkin APS

Model

Stechkin APS

Caliber

9×18mm Makarov

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Machine pistol

Notes

Issued to vehicle crews and pilots in Chechnya.

PSS silent pistol

Model

PSS silent pistol

Caliber

7 ×42mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Used by special forces.

Makarov PMM

Model

Makarov PMM

Caliber

9×18mm Makarov

Origin

Russia

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

12 round magazine. Issued in limited numbers.

MP-443 Grach

Model

MP-443 Grach

Caliber

9x19 Parabellum

Origin

Russia

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Service pistol adopted in 2003 to replace the aging Makarov PM for frontline units.

GSh-18

Model

GSh-18

Caliber

9x19 Parabellum

Origin

Russia

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Service pistol adopted to replace the aging Makarov PM.

SR-1 Vektor

Model

SR-1 Vektor

Caliber

9×21mm Gyurza

Origin

Russia

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Used by Spetsnaz units.

SR-2 Udav

Model

SR-2 Udav

Caliber

9×21mm Gyurza

Origin

Russia

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

Notes

Possible replacement to the aging Makarov PM.

Submachine Guns

Model

Submachine Guns

PP-19 Vityaz

Model

PP-19 Vityaz

Caliber

9×19mm Parabellum

Origin

Russia

Type

Submachine gun

Notes

Used by Spetsnaz units.

PP-2000

Model

PP-2000

Caliber

9×19mm Parabellum

Origin

Russia

Type

Submachine gun

Notes

Delivered in November 2023.

Shotguns

Model

Shotguns

KS-23

Model

KS-23

Caliber

23×75mmR

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Pump-action combat shotgun

Notes

Used by Spetsnaz units.

Saiga-12

Model

Saiga-12

Caliber

12-gauge

Origin

Russia

Type

Semi-automatic combat shotgun

Notes

Used by Spetsnaz units.

Bolt action rifles

Model

Bolt action rifles

Mosin–Nagant M1891/30

Model

Mosin–Nagant M1891/30

Caliber

7 ×54mmR

Origin

Russian Empire Soviet Union

Type

Bolt-action rifle

Notes

Seen in use by conscripts during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Carbines

Model

Carbines

AKS-74U

Model

AKS-74U

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Carbine

Notes

A shortened variant of the AK-74.

SR-3 Vikhr

Model

SR-3 Vikhr

Caliber

9×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Carbine

Notes

Used by special forces.

Assault rifles

Model

Assault rifles

AEK-971

Model

AEK-971

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Limited use, KORD variant is adopted as part of the Ratnik program.

AK-74

Model

AK-74

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Limited use.

AKS-74

Model

AKS-74

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Limited use.

AN-94

Model

AN-94

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Limited used by Spetsnaz units.

AKM

Model

AKM

Caliber

7 ×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Limited use with Russian naval infantry, armoured, and special forces.

AKMS

Model

AKMS

Caliber

7 ×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Limited use with Russian naval infantry, armoured, and special forces. Seen in use with PBS-1 suppressors.

AS Val

Model

AS Val

Caliber

9×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Suppressed assault rifle

Notes

Limited use by special forces.

AK-74M

Model

AK-74M

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Standard issue rifle.

AK-74M UUK

Model

AK-74M UUK

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Upgrade kit for the AK-74M, consisting of a new safety, dust cover and furniture featuring improved ergonomics and rails.

AK-12

Model

AK-12

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Used by elite forces under the Ratnik program.

AK-103

Model

AK-103

Caliber

7 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Assault rifle

AK-15

Model

AK-15

Caliber

7 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Assault rifle

Notes

Developed under the Ratnik program, it's expected to replace the AK-103.

Machine guns

Model

Machine guns

RPK-74M

Model

RPK-74M

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Light machine gun

Notes

Standard issue light machine gun.

RPL-20

Model

RPL-20

Caliber

5 ×39mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Light machine gun

Notes

Squad automatic weapon

PKM

Model

PKM

Caliber

7 ×54mmR

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

General-purpose machine gun

Notes

Standard issue GPMG. To be replaced with the PKP Pecheneg.

PKP Pecheneg

Model

PKP Pecheneg

Caliber

7 ×54mmR

Origin

Russia

Type

General-purpose machine gun

Notes

Replacing the PKM. It supplements the PKMs in service during the Russo-Ukrainian War.

DShK

Model

DShK

Caliber

12 ×108mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Heavy machine gun

Notes

Still used in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

NSV

Model

NSV

Caliber

12 ×108mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Heavy machine gun

Notes

Standard service heavy machine gun. Being replaced by the Kord.

Kord

Model

Kord

Caliber

12 ×108mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Heavy machine gun

Notes

Entered service in 1998, it currently supplements the NSVs in service.

Sniper rifles and designated marksman rifles

Model

Sniper rifles and designated marksman rifles

VSS Vintorez

Model

VSS Vintorez

Caliber

9×39mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Semi-automatic suppressed designated marksman rifle

Notes

Used by special forces. Selected as part of the Ratnik infantry combat system.

Dragunov SVD

Model

Dragunov SVD

Caliber

7 ×54mmR

Origin

Soviet Union Russia

Type

Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle

Notes

Main service designated marksman rifle. The modernized SVDM is also used.

SV-98

Model

SV-98

Caliber

7 ×54mmR

Origin

Russia

Type

Bolt-action sniper rifle

Orsis T-5000

Model

Orsis T-5000

Caliber

338 Lapua Magnum

Origin

Russia

Type

Bolt-action sniper rifle

Notes

Replacing the Dragunov SVD in the sniping role.

BeSpokeGun Raptor Tactical LM

Model

BeSpokeGun Raptor Tactical LM

Caliber

338 Lapua Magnum

Origin

Russia

Type

Sniper rifle

Notes

Custom-made in small batches.

Lobaev Sniper Rifle

Model

Lobaev Sniper Rifle

Caliber

338 Lapua Magnum

Origin

Russia

Type

Bolt-action sniper rifle

Notes

The new batches of DXL-5, manufactured for the Russian army, are made under the Russian cartridge 12 ×108mm.

ASVK

Model

ASVK

Caliber

12 ×108mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Anti-materiel rifle

Notes

Used by special forces. The modernized ASVK-M Kord-M is being adopted by the Russian army.

OSV-96

Model

OSV-96

Caliber

12 ×108mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Anti-materiel rifle

Notes

Used by Spetsnaz units.

Recoilless rifles

Model

Recoilless rifles

SPG-9

Model

SPG-9

Caliber

73 mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Recoilless rifle

Grenade launchers

Model

Grenade launchers

GP-25/30/34

Model

GP-25/30/34

Caliber

40mm VOG-25

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Underslug grenade launcher

Notes

Can be fitted to AKM, AK-74, AN-94, and AK-100 series rifles.

GM-94

Model

GM-94

Caliber

43×30mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Multi-shot grenade launcher

Notes

Used by special forces.

RG-6/6G30

Model

RG-6/6G30

Caliber

40mm VOG-25

Origin

Russia

Type

Multi-shot grenade launcher

AGS-17

Model

AGS-17

Caliber

30×29mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Automatic grenade launcher

AGS-30

Model

AGS-30

Caliber

30×29mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Automatic grenade launcher

AGS-40 Balkan

Model

AGS-40 Balkan

Caliber

40mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Automatic grenade launcher

Notes

Recommended to enter service in 2021, after the completion of operational tests and evaluation which began in 2018.

Rocket propelled grenade launchers

Model

Rocket propelled grenade launchers

RPG-7

Model

RPG-7

Caliber

40mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Rocket-propelled grenade launcher

RPG-18

Model

RPG-18

Caliber

64mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Rocket-propelled grenade launcher

Notes

Single-shot disposable launcher.

RPG-22

Model

RPG-22

Caliber

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Rocket propelled grenade launcher

Notes

Single-shot disposable launcher.

RPG-26

Model

RPG-26

Caliber

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Rocket propelled grenade launcher

Notes

Single-shot disposable launcher.

RPG-27

Model

RPG-27

Caliber

105mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Rocket propelled grenade launcher

Notes

Single-shot disposable launcher.

RPG-29

Model

RPG-29

Caliber

105mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Reusable rocket propelled grenade launcher

RPG-28

Model

RPG-28

Caliber

125 mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Rocket propelled grenade launcher

Notes

Single-shot disposable launcher.

RPG-30

Model

RPG-30

Caliber

105mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Rocket propelled grenade launcher

Notes

Single-shot disposable launcher.

RPG-32

Model

RPG-32

Caliber

105mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Reusable rocket-propelled grenade launcher

Flamethrowers

Model

Flamethrowers

MRO-A

Model

MRO-A

Caliber

Origin

Russia

Type

Thermobaric rocket propelled grenade launcher

RPO-A Shmel

Model

RPO-A Shmel

Caliber

93mm

Origin

Soviet Union/ Russia

Type

Thermobaric rocket propelled grenade launcher

ATGM

Model

ATGM

9M111M Fagot-M

Model

9M111M Fagot-M

Caliber

120mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Wire-guided anti-tank missile

Notes

Designated AT-4C "Spigot C" by NATO.

9M113M Konkurs-M

Model

9M113M Konkurs-M

Caliber

135mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Wire-guided anti-tank missile

Notes

Designated AT-5B "Spandrel B" by NATO.

9K115 Metis

Model

9K115 Metis

Caliber

94mm

Origin

Soviet Union

Type

Wire-guided anti-tank missile

Notes

Designated AT-7 "Saxhorn" by NATO.

9М131 Metis-M/9М131M Metis-M1

Model

9М131 Metis-M/9М131M Metis-M1

Caliber

130mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Wire-guided anti-tank missile

Notes

Designated AT-13 "Saxhorn-2" by NATO.

9M133 Kornet

Model

9M133 Kornet

Caliber

152mm

Origin

Russia

Type

Beam-riding anti-tank guided missile

Notes

Designated AT-14 "Spriggan" by NATO.

Model	Image	Caliber	Origin	Type	Notes
Pistols
Makarov PM		9×18mm Makarov	Soviet Union	Semi-automatic pistol	Still used in substantial numbers by the Russian Armed Forces.
PB		9×18mm Makarov	Soviet Union	Suppressed semi-automatic pistol	Used by special forces.
Stechkin APS		9×18mm Makarov	Soviet Union	Machine pistol	Issued to vehicle crews and pilots in Chechnya.
PSS silent pistol		7 ×42mm	Soviet Union	Semi-automatic pistol	Used by special forces.
Makarov PMM		9×18mm Makarov	Russia	Semi-automatic pistol	12 round magazine. Issued in limited numbers.
MP-443 Grach		9x19 Parabellum	Russia	Semi-automatic pistol	Service pistol adopted in 2003 to replace the aging Makarov PM for frontline units.
GSh-18		9x19 Parabellum	Russia	Semi-automatic pistol	Service pistol adopted to replace the aging Makarov PM.
SR-1 Vektor		9×21mm Gyurza	Russia	Semi-automatic pistol	Used by Spetsnaz units.
SR-2 Udav		9×21mm Gyurza	Russia	Semi-automatic pistol	Possible replacement to the aging Makarov PM.
Submachine Guns
PP-19 Vityaz		9×19mm Parabellum	Russia	Submachine gun	Used by Spetsnaz units.
PP-2000		9×19mm Parabellum	Russia	Submachine gun	Delivered in November 2023.
Shotguns
KS-23		23×75mmR	Soviet Union	Pump-action combat shotgun	Used by Spetsnaz units.
Saiga-12		12-gauge	Russia	Semi-automatic combat shotgun	Used by Spetsnaz units.
Bolt action rifles
Mosin–Nagant M1891/30		7 ×54mmR	Russian Empire Soviet Union	Bolt-action rifle	Seen in use by conscripts during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Carbines
AKS-74U		5 ×39mm	Soviet Union	Carbine	A shortened variant of the AK-74.
SR-3 Vikhr		9×39mm	Russia	Carbine	Used by special forces.
Assault rifles
AEK-971		5 ×39mm	Soviet Union	Assault rifle	Limited use, KORD variant is adopted as part of the Ratnik program.
AK-74		5 ×39mm	Soviet Union	Assault rifle	Limited use.
AKS-74		5 ×39mm	Soviet Union	Assault rifle	Limited use.
AN-94		5 ×39mm	Russia	Assault rifle	Limited used by Spetsnaz units.
AKM		7 ×39mm	Soviet Union	Assault rifle	Limited use with Russian naval infantry, armoured, and special forces.
AKMS		7 ×39mm	Soviet Union	Assault rifle	Limited use with Russian naval infantry, armoured, and special forces. Seen in use with PBS-1 suppressors.
AS Val		9×39mm	Soviet Union	Suppressed assault rifle	Limited use by special forces.
AK-74M		5 ×39mm	Russia	Assault rifle	Standard issue rifle.
AK-74M UUK		5 ×39mm	Russia	Assault rifle	Upgrade kit for the AK-74M, consisting of a new safety, dust cover and furniture featuring improved ergonomics and rails.
AK-12		5 ×39mm	Russia	Assault rifle	Used by elite forces under the Ratnik program.
AK-103		7 ×39mm	Russia	Assault rifle
AK-15		7 ×39mm	Russia	Assault rifle	Developed under the Ratnik program, it's expected to replace the AK-103.
Machine guns
RPK-74M		5 ×39mm	Russia	Light machine gun	Standard issue light machine gun.
RPL-20		5 ×39mm	Russia	Light machine gun	Squad automatic weapon
PKM		7 ×54mmR	Soviet Union	General-purpose machine gun	Standard issue GPMG. To be replaced with the PKP Pecheneg.
PKP Pecheneg		7 ×54mmR	Russia	General-purpose machine gun	Replacing the PKM. It supplements the PKMs in service during the Russo-Ukrainian War.
DShK		12 ×108mm	Soviet Union	Heavy machine gun	Still used in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
NSV		12 ×108mm	Soviet Union	Heavy machine gun	Standard service heavy machine gun. Being replaced by the Kord.
Kord		12 ×108mm	Russia	Heavy machine gun	Entered service in 1998, it currently supplements the NSVs in service.
Sniper rifles and designated marksman rifles
VSS Vintorez		9×39mm	Soviet Union	Semi-automatic suppressed designated marksman rifle	Used by special forces. Selected as part of the Ratnik infantry combat system.
Dragunov SVD		7 ×54mmR	Soviet Union Russia	Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle	Main service designated marksman rifle. The modernized SVDM is also used.
SV-98		7 ×54mmR	Russia	Bolt-action sniper rifle
Orsis T-5000		338 Lapua Magnum	Russia	Bolt-action sniper rifle	Replacing the Dragunov SVD in the sniping role.
BeSpokeGun Raptor Tactical LM		338 Lapua Magnum	Russia	Sniper rifle	Custom-made in small batches.
Lobaev Sniper Rifle		338 Lapua Magnum	Russia	Bolt-action sniper rifle	The new batches of DXL-5, manufactured for the Russian army, are made under the Russian cartridge 12 ×108mm.