Russia unveils new sniper rifle at Army 2023 forum

Moscow, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The High Precision Systems group of companies, which is part of the Russian defense corporation Rostec, presented the Astarta 12.7 millimeter caliber sniper rifle at the Army 2023 International Forum.

August 19, 2023
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Earlier, the group reported that Astarta meets all modern ergonomic requirements and has the necessary adjustments for the shooter’s anthropometric data.

In terms of tactical and technical characteristics, the Astarta is superior to the OSV-96 12.7-millimeter caliber sniper rifle.

The Army 2023 International Military-Technical Forum is taking place until Sunday at the Patriot Exhibition and Convention Center, the Alabino training range and the Kubinka airfield outside Moscow.

Some 1,500 leading enterprises from Russia’s military-industrial complex are participating in the exhibition and business program, at which 85 companies and organizations from 60 countries are taking part.

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