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Russia Debuts Sarma 300 mm Rocket System at World Defense Show in Riyadh

Russian officials say initial units are undergoing field evaluation in the Special Military Operation.

Overview

  • The launcher received its first public showing as part of an integrated reconnaissance-and-strike setup with the Supercam S350 drone and the Planshet-A fire-control package.
  • Sarma rides on an 8×8 wheeled chassis with a six-tube 300 mm launcher and an armored cabin for a small crew.
  • Reports highlight automated targeting, navigation, and launch preparation designed to speed engagements and enable rapid relocation after firing.
  • Russian sources cite guided munitions with reported ranges around 120 kilometers, a figure not independently verified in the provided coverage.
  • Russia also presented the BTR-22 armored personnel carrier, which can be equipped with an inhabited combat module or the Ballista remote weapon station.