Lobaev Arms
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Lobaev Arms, officially the Integrated Systems Design Bureau, LLC (Ru:OOO Конструкторское бюро интегрированных систем Konstruktorskoye byuro integrirovannykh sistem (KBIS)), is a Russian designer and manufacturer of precision rifles, precision grade rifle ammunition, and rifle parts. Lobaev Arms is based in Tarusa (Russian: Тару́са), Kaluga Oblast, Russia.
History
[edit]KBIS traces its history back to a small arms company Tsar Cannon LLC (Ru: ООО «Царь-пушка» OOO «Tsar'-pushka» TsP), founded by the Lobaev brothers in Tarusa in 2003 for the production of sporting benchrest rifles.[1] In 2007, an early prototype of the SVL sniper rifle was created, which later became the ancestor of the SVL / SVLK-14 family - the main lineup of the company. In 2009, a pre-production sample was completed, created on the basis of the King v.3 bolt group. In 2010, the production of the first serial model of the SVL rifle began,[2] adopted by the security service of the President of the Russian Federation.[3] Since 2009, design work has been carried out on the Tsar Cannon on a light silent rifle DVL and a special subsonic cartridge 8.6 × 39 mm.
In 2010, the activity of Tsar Cannon LLC in Russia was terminated. Most of the team moves to the UAE, where they continue to work on the subject of sniper rifles as a division of the local company Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS).[4] In the UAE, Tarusa rifles were improved and sold under the indices: SVL - KS-11, and DVL - SS-113. The Tsar Cannons team has developed more than 20 models of self-loading and bolt-action small arms for the Military of the United Arab Emirates.
In 2013, the company returned to Tarusa, work was resumed on the design and production of high-precision sniper rifles, accessories for them and ammunition. Barrel and cartridge production has been established. To modify the DVL silent rifle, a new subsonic cartridge of increased power 10.3 × 45 mm was created.
In May 2023, the company started production of import-substituted .408 Cheyenne Tactical cartridges.[5] The production of a new self-loaded sniper rifle codenamed "Zveroboi" with a range of over 2 km and chambered for the Cheytac cartridge is being established as of July 2023.[6]
Structure of the LOBAEV group of companies
[edit]Integrated Systems Design Bureau LLC is a part of the LOBAEV group of companies named after the names of its founders the brothers Vladislav and Nikolay Lobaev. In addition to KBIS, LOBAEV corporation includes a number of highly specialized divisions.[7]
- KB of integrated systems - A design office responsible for development and pre-series production.
- Lobaev Arms - The basic unit engaged in mass production and customization of Lobaev brand sniper rifles whose main models are SVL, DXL, DVL, TSVL.
- Lobaev Ammo - Cartridge production, serially producing sniper rifle cartridges, including special ones of in-house design - .338LW and .40LW .
- Lobaev Hummer Barrels - Barrel production. Barrels, high-precision champion barrels, small-bore .22LR caliber barrels, barrels and blanks for pneumatics are offered for sale.
- Lobaev Robotics - A division specializing in the creation of military robots and other robotics. A light mobile tactical robot PC1A3 "Minirex" with a firing module is proposed for implementation. The robot is designed for carrying out assault operations indoors and in open areas, equipped with automatic remote-controlled small arms.
See also
[edit]- ООО (общество с ограниченной ответственностью) is a type of private limited company in Russia
- ORSIS, a similar Russian company
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.rbc.ru/magazine/2016/05/570fa16e9a794781cb616f9e (Russian)
- ^ "Эволюция классической СВЛ | LOBAEV Journal".
- ^ "Невероятное производство в России: Оружие охраны президента". Popmech.ru.
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- ^ https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0515/083073069/detail.shtml
- ^ https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0717/095074113/detail.shtml
- ^ "Еще раз о рекорде мира по дальности стрельбы | LOBAEV Arms — дальнобойное стрелковое оружие". Archived from the original on 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2020-07-31.