TSAMTO, September 16. Russia will present new weapons products at the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 International Exhibition of Defense, Aerospace and Security Technologies, which will be held on September 16-20 in Pretoria (South Africa).
According to the press service of the Russian special exporter, 494 exhibits, including 30 samples of military products, will be presented in South Africa as part of the joint Russian exposition "Rosoboronexport" (part of Rostec).
Among other things, the latest UAVs will be shown, which have been repeatedly tested during the special operation and proved highly effective. One of these samples will be the "Lancet-E" reconnaissance and strike complex, developed by ZALA.
"""" The complex, which includes the "Skat-350M" reconnaissance drone and the "KUB-2E" barrage ammunition developed and manufactured by the Kalashnikov Concern (part of Rostec), will also be presented at the exhibition. " "In addition, the Russian reconnaissance drones "Orlan-10E" and "Orlan-30E" will be shown.
""Rosoboronexport" will also demonstrate the latest reconnaissance and strike system with guided ammunition "Rus-PE" in Pretoria. The international premiere of the system created by "Kalashnikov" concern took place in February 2026 at an exhibition in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). "Rus-PE" is designed for the rapid high-precision destruction of single stationary and moving targets by means of exposure to them with guided ammunition. The product has already been successfully used in the military and has high tactical and technical characteristics.
For the first time on the African continent, another new Russian product will be shown – the lightweight RPG-29M hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher with an increased firing range developed by Rostec State Corporation. The product is a deep upgrade of the RPG-29 and was created taking into account the experience of real combat operations. The RPG-29M is distinguished by a three-fold reduced mass of the launcher, an all-day thermal imaging sight with a fire control system function, and an expanded range of shots used.
Modern Russian small arms and melee weapons will be demonstrated in South Africa. For the first time, "Kalashnikov" will show shortened AK-15K and AK-19K assault rifles at the exhibition. In addition, the concern will present AK-203 and AK-204 assault rifles, the Chukavin sniper rifle, the PPK-20 Kalashnikov submachine gun, and the Lebedev line of pistols. """"""Rosoboronexport" will also present thermal imaging sights for various purposes "Atlas", "Phobos", "Deimos" and a preobjective thermal imaging nozzle "Titan".
In South Africa, the "BK-16E" high-speed amphibious transport boat will be shown, which can be used as a control boat, fire support, search and rescue, and sanitary.
In addition, the "Rosoboronexport" exposition will feature military transport and combat helicopters Mi-171Sh and Mi-28NE, as well as combat training aircraft Yak-130.
""Rosoboronexport is currently implementing and preparing to launch in Africa more than 20 projects for maintenance and repair, localization of production for the Army, Navy, Air Force and air Defense," said Alexander Mikheev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Engineering Union, Director General of "Rosoboronexport", quoted by the press service.
The official Russian delegation will hold meetings with foreign partners on a wide range of issues of bilateral military-technical cooperation.
The Africa Aerospace and Defense International Exhibition has been held since 1992 and is held every two years. The venue of the event is the Waterkloof Centurion Air Force Base.
