The Kalashnikov Concern will showcase the BK-16E high-speed transport-landing ship, the BK-10 assault boat, and the latest short-range territorial air defense system Krona-E at the World Defense Expo 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This information was shared on the company’s Telegram channel.
The World Defense Expo 2026 took place from February 8 to 12, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“Kalashnikov Concern is presenting its modern models at the World Defense Expo 2026, occurring from February 8 to 12 in Riyadh. The Rybinsk shipyard, part of Kalashnikov, will feature the BK-16E high-speed transport-landing ship and the BK-10 assault boat. The latest Krona-E short-range air defense system for territorial defense will attract significant attention from attendees,” the statement mentioned.
The company will also introduce the Rus-PE portable reconnaissance and strike system with guided ammunition. Exhibition visitors can view traditional Kalashnikov firearms: the latest AK-12 assault rifles (5.45 mm) and AK-15 (7.62 mm), the RPL-20 light machine gun (5.45 mm), and the Chukavin SVCh sniper rifle (7.62 mm).
The Kalashnikov Concern will also present the compact Lebedev PLC pistol (9 mm) and the modular Lebedev MPL pistol (9 mm).
The stand will include Karakurt 2.0 and Goliath 2.0 unmanned aerial vehicles, proven in military operations, the Skat-350M all-weather high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, and the Kub-2E guided barrage munition. Triada-TKO (part of Kalashnikov Concern) will display the latest equipment and load-bearing systems.
Rostec State Corporation specialists have developed a 30-mm cartridge with a shrapnel projectile and remotely controlled fuse for effective drone destruction. The ammunition will debut at the joint Russian Rosoboronexport exhibition (part of Rostec) at the 2026 World Defense Exhibition.
The projectile is designed for small-caliber artillery systems equipped with the 2A42 automatic cannon, used in airborne combat vehicles, BMP-2, BPMT, Mi-28NM and Ka-52M helicopters, among other platforms.
“The munition aims to increase the likelihood of hitting small drones and barricading munitions. The guidance system calculates the optimal detonation point based on the target’s trajectory, enabling drone strikes with shrapnel. The detonation time is automatically entered via the optical line. The munition will enhance the effectiveness of 30-mm guns on various platforms against drones,” stated Bekkhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the Armaments, Ammunition and Specialized Chemicals Cluster at Rostec State Corporation.
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