MOSCOW, October 23. /TASS/. The Central Scientific-Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (TsNIITochMash), a subsidiary of Russia’s Kalashnikov Group, has started assembling the Ratnik combat gear under a new contract, the company’s press service told TASS.

"Under the new contract, specialists of the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (JSC TsNIITochMash, part of the state tech corporation Rostec and managed by the Kalashnikov Group) have begun assembling the Ratnik combat gear. The contract for the gear manufacturing will be in effect during 2026-2027," the statement said.

The Ratnik combat gear is designed to outfit military personnel and consists of a set of interconnected modular elements.

Under the terms of the new contract, the tactical gear includes a reversible camouflage suit, a modular load bearing vest with a patrol backpack, elbow and knee pads, protective goggles, a helmet-mounted flashlight, and web gear.