Putin's 'Sarma' to debut in MBS' backyard: Russia's mobile rocket beast to take on US' HIMARS soon?

Russia used the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh to debut its new Sarma 300mm multiple rocket launcher system, marking a bold reentry into Middle Eastern arms markets. The unveiling followed renewed Moscow–Abu Dhabi diplomacy and underscored Russia’s bid to position itself as a major supplier of long-range precision firepower, despite Western sanctions. Mounted on a KAMAZ‑63501 8x8 chassis, the Sarma offers high mobility, compatibility with existing Smerch and Tornado‑S rockets, and guided strike ranges approaching 200 km. Watch for more.