#7.62x54

Vasily Alekseevich Degtyarev was one of the Soviet Union's most talented weapon designers. His most significant achievements were creating the DP-27 light machine gun in 1927, the large-caliber Degtyarev DShK in the 1930s, and the RPD light machine gun, developed in 1944 for an intermediate cartridge.

Tekhkrim, a Russian firearms and ammunition manufacturer, has announced the start of serial production for new 7.62x54 cartridges. While this concept is not new, it has been revisited throughout history for various purposes. As the battlefield evolves, new solutions are needed to address emerging threats. While not explicitly stating that this is to counter drones, the description, design, and short range imply that this duplex ammunition has been developed to counter fast-moving drones. These cartridges are designed for use in any small arms chambered for the 7.62x54 caliber, aiming to increase projectile density at distances of up to 350 meters.