Tula Arms Plant, Arms manufacturing plant in Tula, Russia.
Tula Arms Plant is an active defense manufacturing facility in Tula, Russia, producing military equipment and firearms for national security. The complex covers a large industrial site with multiple production halls and storage buildings.
Peter the Great founded the facility in 1712 to manufacture weapons for the Russian army. This marked the beginning of systematic weapons production in the country.
The factory maintains a museum showcasing three centuries of Russian weapons manufacturing, displaying historical firearms and technical documents from different periods.
The plant is not open for public tours and access requires official authorization. The associated museum displays historical weapons and documents from several centuries of manufacturing.
The facility produces specialized underwater weapons and silent systems, including a 9mm assault rifle designed for operations requiring no sound. The technology allows complete noise suppression during military actions.
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