Russia Army Land Forces and Vehicles Programs

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Uralvagonzavod has sent a batch of modernized BREM-80 armored recovery vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces. The BREM-80U was also previously demonstrated. "The key upgrade to the BREM-80 is the increased crew protection and a new mechanized coupling. This device allows the BREM crew to recover damaged equipment without abandoning the vehicle. The BREM is sometimes used as an "assault tank," for paving roads in populated areas. The upgraded BREM-80 features side protection similar to that found on the T-80BVM tank, a slatted screen, and an electronic warfare system to protect against drones. The GTD-1250 gas turbine engine increases the BREM's mobility. The BREM-80 has a crew of four and is based on the T-80 tank chassis, modified based on combat experience.