Vepr [SEP] service entry
were equipped mainly with the Soviet AKM and AK-74 assault rifle designs.
The first Vepr rifle was shown on 28 August 2003. Only ten Veprs were made until 9 October 2004
In addition, one test prototype («Malyuk») was made in 2005
The Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has declared intentions to purchase thousands of Veprs by the year 2010 but as of March 2014 there was not a single Vepr in the Ukrainian Army
However, since the political tides in Ukraine are moving towards a NATO and possibly
folding stock.
See also.
- Saiga-12
- Akdal MKA 1919
External links.
- The Vepr 12 "Molot" official page
- "Army News" NATO putting Vepr-12 "Molot" in service
- Legion USA Vepr 12 History