In the Kalashnikov Evolution Series by the Kalashnikov Media, they present the latest in the continuing redesign of the iconic rifles, the new AK-12 and AK-15 rifles... "The AK-12 caliber 5.45 mm and AK-15 caliber 7.62 mm were adopted by the Russian Defense Ministry in early 2018. This gun will gradually replace the AK-74. The weapon was developed within the framework of the 'Ratnik' program as an element of a promising set of equipment for the fighters of the Armed Forces of Russia."

An AK-12 Gas Blowback Rifle is in the works. Hephaestus Airsoft posted a video showing a prototype of their custom AK-12 Gas Blowback Rifle. The AK-12 is the latest service rifle in the Russian Army together with the more compact AK-15. Watch the video for you to judge if this will be the next GBB rifle for you.

Leszek shows the fine points of the LCK-12/LCT-15 AEGs from LCT Airsoft and are based on the new AK-12 and AK-15 rifles adopted by the Russian Army in this Gunfire video... "As the official LCT distributor in Poland, we are happy to present you LCK-12 and LCK-15 replicas. They are produced with exceptional attention to detail. Did the producer manage to reproduce the construction of an original firearm from the Russian Federation? See it for yourself!"

Airsoft Mike gets excited as he lays his hands on the new LCT Airsoft LCK-12/AK-12 AEG for this video review... "This is the first full unboxing and test of the all new LCK-12 airsoft primary! Based on the real AK-12. First revealed at the IWA show 2019. Thanks again to SWIT AIRSOFT for hooking me up with this beauty!"

Jonathan Higgs of Airsoftology is one of the early reviewers to get a unit of the LCT AK-12 AEG (LCK-12). A highly anticipated AEG and is now released to airsoft retailers worldwide, it is now the standard issue rifle to the Russia Army together with its more compact version, the AK-15 which LCT will be releasing an airsoft version as well. Here is his unboxing and first impressions video:

Videos and reviews of the new LCT Airsoft AK-12 are now cropping up and that means only one, the AEG is now released and shipping to distributors and resellers worldwide. The company released in last 17 April and for those who have pre-ordered this, they will soon get this AEG that is based on the rifle is now a standard rifle in the Russian Army.

This is the first ever review of the LCT Airsoft LCK-12 AEG and it is done by our good friends from WMASG... "The long-awaited novelty in our hands! AK-12 is just entering the army of the Russian Federation, and we have already tested the LCK-12 replica from LCT Airsoft. However, before you read the review, we invite you to watch our video."

Read the full review here and below is the video overview:

The NPO-AEG AK-12 AEG gets compared to the real deal one in this RedWolf Airsoft TV episode. It is a faithful replica? Watch the video below... "This week Marck takes a look at the ACTUAL AK-12 which is to be issued to the Russian military as their standard issue weapon, does it hold up to the last AK-12?"

Bunny Workshop announce that they have the NPO-AEG AK-12 AEG in stock. If you want one, be prepared to shell out US$795.00... "General parts of the product, namely the receiver with the barrel, gas tube, and receiver cover are made ​​of steel. The parts for mounting tactical accessories (Picatinny rail covers and handguard), removable rear sight, as well as elements of the collapsible telescoping buttstock are  made ​​of duralumin.