The Kalashnikov rifle, or AK-47, is one of the most abundant firearms ever made. But the company behind the iconic weapon is fighting its own battles. WSJ's Niki Blasina reports. Sanctions imposed by the U.S. against the company in 2014 ended those plans. But after a quick pivot, sales are booming as the company looks to governments in Asia, Africa and elsewhere that want to upgrade their...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 13, 2017 11:00 UTC