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.
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Pistols
Pistols
Model
Pistols
Makarov PM
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.
PB
PB
Model
PB
Caliber
9×18mm Makarov
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Suppressed semi-automatic pistol
Notes
Used by special forces.
Stechkin APS
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
PSS silent pistol
Model
PSS silent pistol
Caliber
7 ×42mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Semi-automatic pistol
Notes
Used by special forces.
Makarov PMM
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
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
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
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
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
Submachine Guns
Model
Submachine Guns
PP-19 Vityaz
PP-19 Vityaz
Model
PP-19 Vityaz
Caliber
9×19mm Parabellum
Origin
Russia
Type
Submachine gun
Notes
Used by Spetsnaz units.
PP-2000
PP-2000
Model
PP-2000
Caliber
9×19mm Parabellum
Origin
Russia
Type
Submachine gun
Notes
Delivered in November 2023.
Shotguns
Shotguns
Model
Shotguns
KS-23
KS-23
Model
KS-23
Caliber
23×75mmR
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Pump-action combat shotgun
Notes
Used by Spetsnaz units.
Saiga-12
Saiga-12
Model
Saiga-12
Caliber
12-gauge
Origin
Russia
Type
Semi-automatic combat shotgun
Notes
Used by Spetsnaz units.
Bolt action rifles
Bolt action rifles
Model
Bolt action rifles
Mosin–Nagant M1891/30
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
Carbines
Model
Carbines
AKS-74U
AKS-74U
Model
AKS-74U
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Carbine
Notes
A shortened variant of the AK-74.
SR-3 Vikhr
SR-3 Vikhr
Model
SR-3 Vikhr
Caliber
9×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Carbine
Notes
Used by special forces.
Assault rifles
Assault rifles
Model
Assault rifles
AEK-971
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
AK-74
Model
AK-74
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Assault rifle
Notes
Limited use.
AKS-74
AKS-74
Model
AKS-74
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Assault rifle
Notes
Limited use.
AN-94
AN-94
Model
AN-94
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Assault rifle
Notes
Limited used by Spetsnaz units.
AKM
AKM
Model
AKM
Caliber
7 ×39mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Assault rifle
Notes
Limited use with Russian naval infantry, armoured, and special forces.
AKMS
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
AS Val
Model
AS Val
Caliber
9×39mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Suppressed assault rifle
Notes
Limited use by special forces.
AK-74M
AK-74M
Model
AK-74M
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Assault rifle
Notes
Standard issue rifle.
AK-74M UUK
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
AK-12
Model
AK-12
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Assault rifle
Notes
Used by elite forces under the Ratnik program.
AK-103
AK-103
Model
AK-103
Caliber
7 ×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Assault rifle
AK-15
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
Machine guns
Model
Machine guns
RPK-74M
RPK-74M
Model
RPK-74M
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Light machine gun
Notes
Standard issue light machine gun.
RPL-20
RPL-20
Model
RPL-20
Caliber
5 ×39mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Light machine gun
Notes
Squad automatic weapon
PKM
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
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
DShK
Model
DShK
Caliber
12 ×108mm
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Heavy machine gun
Notes
Still used in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
NSV
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
Kord
Model
Kord
Caliber
12 ×108mm
Origin
Russia
Type
Heavy machine gun
Notes
Entered service in 1998, it currently supplements the NSVs in service.