The statement noted that Mamalyga’s career passed off at the Kolomna-based design bureau, now part of the SAP group.

The engineer participated in the development of weapons such as the Shmel and Maliutka, the first man-portable anti-tank missiles that were produced in the Soviet Union, and the Tochka, Oka, Oka-U, and Iskander-M tactical missile systems.

The company extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the distinguished scientist.

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