Kalashnikovs Ominous New Police Shield Looks Like Something Out of a Soylent Green Reboot. Kalashnikov Concern, the Russian arms manufacturer best known for its eponymous line of rifles used by militaries and militants alike the world over, has developed a new riot control vehicle which looks like something straight out of a dystopian hellscape, but is unfortunately extremely real. The vehicle, dubbed the Shchit or Shield in English, vaguely resembles a bulldozer except with an armored shield instead of a blade attached to its arms, Popular Mechanics wrote. When the Shield arrives, it lowers the shield into place in front of it, creating a tall barrier to impede crowds and projectiles. The shield contains a raised platform for law enforcement or troops to stand behind, with slits for observation ormore ominouslyfiring projectiles on rioters or protesters from behind cover. The vehicle also boasts a water cannon. Frankly, this thing is terrifying and looks like nothing more than the infamous scoop riot dispersal vehicles from 1. Soylent Greenthough it kind of makes the original concept look quaint. Itd be easier to get out of the way of a slow moving garbage truck with a scoop attached than escape a mobile, mechanical shield wall lined with riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and god knows what else. The Shield does not even appear to be the most advanced vehicle of its type. A few months ago, Slovakian company Bozena introduced a remotely controlled mobile shield wall with extendable walls that Autoblog reported was capable of shielding 3. Massive, nationwide anti corruption protests spearheaded by Russian opposition leaders this year drew the attention of authorities and eventually culminated in a crackdown. At the same time, President Vladimir Putin took steps to strengthen internal security forces loyal to the Kremlin, which might have something to do with the plum market in riot control tech. In the US, President Donald Trump has promised to lift a Barack Obama era ban on the military gifting out surplus equipment like rifles and grenade launchers, armored vehicles designed to withstand roadside bombs and weaponized aircraft to state and local police. So while the Shield itself might not come rolling down US streets anytime soon, stuff designed to dish out even more damage might. Popular Mechanics. Explore our extensive range of noise cancelling headphones, including Bluetooth wireless, designed to help you enjoy your favorite music on the go. Sony Mobile Communications Inc. October 1, 2001 as a joint venture between Sony and Ericsson, headquartered. BJs Wholesale Club, Inc. Privacy Policy Careers Company Background Community Relations. Item Added Successfully Error Adding to Wishlist. GamesRadar takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love. Sony X10 Mini Games Free Download' title='Sony X10 Mini Games Free Download' />Save with coupons at Target. Print coupons online for Target instore purchases to save on everything from groceries and essentials to furniture and electronics. Google has removed roughly 300 apps from its Play Store after security researchers from several internet infrastructure companies discovered that the seemingly. Mobile Intel R 915 Gms 910Gml Express Chipset Family Update. Universal Androot apk is one of the best one click rooting app for Android, download universal androot apk v2.