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title: "Everest Rifle Family: Multi-Caliber Rifle Platform"
description: "One chassis, three calibers: the Everest rifle family covers 5.56 NATO, 7.62×39mm and 12 GA, weighs 3 to 3.5 kg and takes AKM and Galil-standard magazines."
url: https://everest-defense.com/companies/everest-defense
updated: 2026-09-22
---

# Everest Defense: The Everest Rifle Family

> One chassis. Multiple calibers. One manual of arms.

Everest Defense is one of the five companies of Everest Defense Group (product). Proprietary multi-caliber firearm platforms.

Everest is the group's flagship product line: a next-generation rifle platform built around a single chassis with interchangeable barrels across 5.56 NATO, 7.62×39mm and shotgun. It combines AK reliability with M4 weight and NATO ergonomics. Engineered by Israeli special-forces veterans.

## The Everest family: 5 models, 3 calibers

| Model | Caliber | Configuration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AKL | 7.62×39 | Standard barrel length |
| AKS | 7.62×39 | Short / compact |
| AGL | 5.56×45 | NATO standard, Galil-mag compatible |
| AGS | 5.56×45 | Short NATO, Galil-mag compatible |
| AGS-S | 12 GA | Shotgun configuration |

## Built to carry

- **3 to 3.5 kg**: All-day carry across every variant.
- **AKM and Galil-standard mags**: Compatible with magazines already in the field.
- **Modular by design**: Picatinny top rail, M-LOK handguard, adjustable stock and grip options.

## Innovation and IP

- 15+ firearm-related IP assets
- Multiple granted patents

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Everest rifle family?

The Everest rifle family is the group's flagship product line: a next-generation rifle platform built around a single chassis with interchangeable barrels across 5.56 NATO, 7.62×39mm and 12 GA shotgun. It combines AK reliability with M4 weight and NATO ergonomics, and it is engineered by Israeli special-forces veterans.

### Which Everest models and calibers are available?

There are five models. The AKL (standard barrel) and AKS (short) are chambered in 7.62×39. The AGL (NATO standard) and AGS (short NATO) are chambered in 5.56×45 and take Galil magazines. The AGS-S is the 12 GA shotgun configuration.

### How much does an Everest rifle weigh?

Every variant weighs between 3 and 3.5 kg, built for all-day carry.

### Which magazines does the Everest rifle accept?

AKM and Galil-standard magazines, so the platform is compatible with magazines already in the field.

### What intellectual property protects the Everest platform?

The platform is backed by 15+ firearm-related IP assets and multiple granted patents.

## Other companies in the group

- [Roni Corporation](https://everest-defense.com/companies/roni-corporation): The brand that created the pistol conversion-kit category.
- [Everest Defense Israel](https://everest-defense.com/companies/everest-defense-israel): Precision OEM manufacturing for leading defense brands.
- [O.H. Accessories](https://everest-defense.com/companies/oh-accessories): Tactical accessories supplied to the IDF and security forces.
- [Axeus Defense](https://everest-defense.com/companies/axeus-defense): Developing an innovative drone mounted firing system.

## Contact

Built in Israel. Trusted worldwide. For procurement, distribution, OEM manufacturing and technology partnerships, reach the group directly. Technical discussions run under NDA.

- Email: Info@everest-defense.com

- Telephone: +972 50 335 5517

- Website: https://everest-defense.com/