Russia's new weapon, built based on real-world experience, will be displayed globally for the first time at the 2026 World Defense Exhibition.
The 2026 World Defense Exhibition is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 8 to 12. 2. This is an important event to introduce the most advanced developments of the defense industry to representatives of Middle Eastern countries and other regions.
Russia's 300mm Sarma multiple rocket launcher system was first launched at this exhibition.
A batch of Sarma 300mm multiple rocket launchers has been handed over to the Russian Armed Forces and is undergoing a practical evaluation process in the conflict in Ukraine, according to information from the Russian state-owned corporation Rostec.
The Sarma system is displayed at an exhibition in Saudi Arabia as part of an integrated reconnaissance and attack system. Other components in this system include the Supercam S350 unmanned aerial vehicle and the Planshet-A artillery fire control automation package.
Russia's BTR-22 armored personnel carrier was also first introduced at the 2026 World Defense Exhibition. The BTR-22 may be equipped with a manned combat bay or Ballista remote weapons station.
According to Russian media, a series of Russian weapons that have been proven effective in real combat in Ukraine are also displayed at the exhibition, especially Kub-2E self-propelled attack missiles and the Lancet-E reconnaissance-attack system.
