Armament of the Russian Army
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The new Russian MLRS "Sarma" was shown abroad for the first time at the World Defense Show 2026 military exhibition in Saudi Arabia. The presentation of the 300mm MLRS "Sarma" raised many questions about why it was developed when the modernized "Tornado-S" MLRS already exists. Combat tactics have changed, and large concentrations of personnel and equipment are no longer used. Mobility and speed are now important. The "Sarma" MLRS fully meets these requirements and is already in use by the military. The "Sarma" MLRS weighs half as much as the "Tornado-S" MLRS. The "Sarma" MLRS, mounted on a KamAZ-63501 8x8 chassis, is significantly more mobile than the BM 9A54 platform on which the "Tornado-S" MLRS is based.
It's also worth noting the new camouflage of the Sarma MLRS as civilian equipment; the video shows two camouflage options. The Sarma MLRS is now called the "Russian HIMARS." The Sarma MLRS prototype was the 9K58-4 Kama MLRS, which was unveiled in 2007.
The Sarma MLRS is equipped with an armored cabin for three personnel and an automated fire control system. It uses all rockets from previous-generation Smerch and Tornado-S MLRS. It also uses high-precision rockets—the 9M543, 9M544, and 9M549—with technical data on the display, GLONASS/GPS guidance, and a flight speed of 3,960-4,320 kilometers per hour.
The Sarma MLRS can be deployed from traveling to combat position and back in just 3 minutes, and a full salvo of six rockets takes 18 seconds. This is one of the best performance figures in the world for this type of MLRS. class. The Sarma MLRS has a target engagement range of up to 130 km, and with the introduction of new projectiles, this range will increase to 200 km. According to some reports, the Sarma MLRS's estimated firing accuracy with unguided projectiles is 0.21% of the range. The Sarma MLRS weighs approximately 24 tons, has a road speed of up to 95 km/h, a cruising range of 1,000 km, and has dimensions of 11.2 x 2.5 x 3.15 m, with a ground clearance of 390 mm.
It's also worth noting the new camouflage of the Sarma MLRS as civilian equipment; the video shows two camouflage options. The Sarma MLRS is now called the "Russian HIMARS." The Sarma MLRS prototype was the 9K58-4 Kama MLRS, which was unveiled in 2007.
The Sarma MLRS is equipped with an armored cabin for three personnel and an automated fire control system. It uses all rockets from previous-generation Smerch and Tornado-S MLRS. It also uses high-precision rockets—the 9M543, 9M544, and 9M549—with technical data on the display, GLONASS/GPS guidance, and a flight speed of 3,960-4,320 kilometers per hour.
The Sarma MLRS can be deployed from traveling to combat position and back in just 3 minutes, and a full salvo of six rockets takes 18 seconds. This is one of the best performance figures in the world for this type of MLRS. class. The Sarma MLRS has a target engagement range of up to 130 km, and with the introduction of new projectiles, this range will increase to 200 km. According to some reports, the Sarma MLRS's estimated firing accuracy with unguided projectiles is 0.21% of the range. The Sarma MLRS weighs approximately 24 tons, has a road speed of up to 95 km/h, a cruising range of 1,000 km, and has dimensions of 11.2 x 2.5 x 3.15 m, with a ground clearance of 390 mm.
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Rare footage of a Russian heavy Forpost-RU UAV taking off was published by the Russian Unmanned Systems Troops. The Forpost-RU UAV is not frequently used these days, but videos of it have been available in Ukraine since 2022. Due to the Forpost-RU's large heat signature and size, it is easily detected by air defense systems, limiting its use.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense received a new batch of BMP-3s produced in 2026. Each BMP-3 is now equipped with a more modern electronic warfare system. The underbody has also been reinforced against blasts, and the spall armor of the rear and front has been increased. Each BMP-3 comes with anti-cumulative gratings, armored screens, and "Nakidka" (cape) signature reduction kits. The attachments and protection are installed on the BMP-3 upon arrival at military units.
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At the World Defense Show 2026 international defense exhibition in Saudi Arabia, the Russian NPO Bazalt presented the modernized RPG-29M hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher. The original RPG-29 "Vampire" entered service with the Soviet Army in 1989. The RPG-29M has been made lighter, while its power and firing range have increased. The RPG-29M launcher, empty, now weighs 4.4 kg, compared to the standard version's 12.1 kg.
The RPG-29M now weighs even less than the RPG-7, while also carrying a more powerful 105 mm grenade.
The RPG-29M has an integrated fire control system and a new ITP-VG-50 infrared sight. The sight offers 2×, 4×, and 8× digital zoom. This allows for human detection at ranges of up to 1,300–1,500 meters. The RPG-29M uses the PG-29VM tandem munition, designed to destroy armored vehicles at ranges of up to 700 meters. The TBG-29VM thermobaric munition has a firing range of up to 1,000 meters. There is also the MG-29M multipurpose munition with a firing range of up to 1,000 meters. The grenade launcher can also fire incendiary, cluster, and fragmentation-beam munitions.
The RPG-29M now weighs even less than the RPG-7, while also carrying a more powerful 105 mm grenade.
The RPG-29M has an integrated fire control system and a new ITP-VG-50 infrared sight. The sight offers 2×, 4×, and 8× digital zoom. This allows for human detection at ranges of up to 1,300–1,500 meters. The RPG-29M uses the PG-29VM tandem munition, designed to destroy armored vehicles at ranges of up to 700 meters. The TBG-29VM thermobaric munition has a firing range of up to 1,000 meters. There is also the MG-29M multipurpose munition with a firing range of up to 1,000 meters. The grenade launcher can also fire incendiary, cluster, and fragmentation-beam munitions.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense unveiled the Pantsir-S air defense system with the new TKB-1055 mini-missiles. The TKB-1055 missile is designed to intercept drones; four missiles of this type are carried in a TKB-1056 container. The TKB-1055 missile was developed as a cost-effective version of the Pantsir-S air defense missiles.
For more information on the TKB-1055 missiles, see the video about the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system.
For more information on the TKB-1055 missiles, see the video about the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system.
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Another target that Ukes will soon take out.
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Russian military personnel unveiled a rare version of the T-90M "Proryv" tank, featuring a lowered version of the "mangal" protection. Tanks with this type of protection were previously unveiled in 2024. This particular T-90M "Proryv" tank was presumably previously used in parades in Russia.
I was surprised to see that after all this development the RPG7 was still being displayed by the russian, slovakian and bulgarian booths
it seems like they are coming out of the factory now with the anti drone hedgehog armoring in place already- low side skirts protecting the wheels, plating on top, cabin protected by cope cage
good to see the manufacturing responding to evolving threats but still nothing a few extra fiber optic drones cant knock out
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