Russia Unveils Upgraded RPG-29M Grenade Launcher at South African Defense Expo
State corporation Rostec presented the new anti-tank weapon at the Africa Aerospace and Defense exhibition, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Russia's state defense corporation Rostec presented its newest RPG-29M grenade launcher at the Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) exhibition in South Africa, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.
TASS reported that the presentation marked the weapon's debut on the African continent, taking place as part of the international AAD exhibition.
The report did not provide further technical specifications or details about the RPG-29M's capabilities compared to earlier versions of the weapon system.
Rostec is Russia's state-owned defense and technology conglomerate, which regularly showcases military equipment at international arms and defense exhibitions.
The AAD exhibition serves as a venue for defense manufacturers from various countries to display military equipment to potential buyers across Africa and beyond.
TASS did not specify additional details regarding potential sales agreements or interest from African nations in the newly unveiled system.
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