Elbit Systems Secures $260 Million NATO Contract for Artillery Systems
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Elbit Systems announced a $260 million contract to supply PULS artillery systems and munitions to a European NATO member country. The company did not identify the buyer or the number of launchers. The PULS system can fire various munitions and is compatible with existing military vehicles, reducing costs. This contract extends Elbit's partnerships with European clients for military modernization.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Elbit Systems won a $260 million contract for PULS artillery systems from a European NATO nation.
- The contract includes artillery systems and munitions, with the buyer and quantity undisclosed.
- The PULS system is versatile, firing various munitions and adaptable to existing vehicles.
- Elbit Systems highlighted cost reductions in maintenance and training due to system compatibility.
- The deal is seen as a continuation of Elbit's partnerships for European military modernization.
Elbit Systems announced on Thursday, November 12, that it has secured a contract valued at approximately $260 million to supply PULS artillery systems and munitions to an unnamed European NATO member country. The Israeli defense contractor did not disclose the specific nation purchasing the systems or the quantity of launchers ordered.
The PULS system is designed to fire unguided rockets, precision-guided munitions, and missiles with various ranges. It is adaptable for mounting on existing wheeled or tracked vehicles, a feature Elbit Systems highlighted as a means to reduce maintenance and training expenses.
Bezhalel Machlis, Elbit Systems' Director General, described the deal as a continuation of the company's existing collaborations with European clients aimed at modernizing their armed forces.
