Elbit Systems Secures $260 Million Rocket System Deal in Europe
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Elbit Systems has secured a $260 million contract to supply its PULS rocket systems to a European NATO country over five years. This deal highlights the system's operational maturity and versatility, with Elbit's CEO noting its role in supporting European defense modernization. The contract follows previous major deals with Greece and Azerbaijan, bringing Elbit's total rocket system orders this year to over $1.2 billion, driven partly by increased demand due to the war in Ukraine.
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- Elbit Systems awarded a $260 million contract for PULS rocket systems to a European NATO nation.
- The five-year contract includes rocket systems and munitions, enhancing long-range precision fire capabilities.
- Elbit's CEO cited the system's maturity and versatility as key factors in the ongoing European demand.
- This deal adds to over $1.2 billion in PULS system orders for Elbit this year.
- Demand for such systems has increased among NATO armies due to the war in Ukraine.
Elbit Systems announced a significant contract valued at approximately $260 million to supply rocket systems and munitions to a European NATO member. The deal is set to be executed over a five-year period. The PULS rocket system, originally developed by IMI Systems which Elbit acquired, is capable of launching unguided rockets, precision-guided munitions, and missiles across various ranges. Its launcher is designed to be fully compatible with existing wheeled and tracked platforms, offering substantial reductions in maintenance and training costs. The system is currently operational with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and numerous foreign militaries.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Maklis, President and CEO of Elbit, stated that the "continued selection of the PULS system by European and NATO customers reflects its operational maturity, versatility, and ability to meet the evolving demands of modern armed forces." He added that the contract underscores Elbit Systems' long-term partnerships with European clients and its role in supporting key defense modernization programs in the region.
This latest contract adds to a series of significant PULS system deals for Elbit in the past year. In April 2026, the company secured a $750 million contract to supply these systems to Greece as part of an agreement between the Israeli and Greek defense ministries. In October 2026, Elbit announced another contract worth $235 million for EXTRA-MR rockets and PULS systems, reportedly for Azerbaijan.
Cumulatively, Elbit's rocket deals and orders since the beginning of the year have surpassed $1.2 billion, with the new $260 million contract further increasing this total. The PULS system has become one of Elbit's most sought-after defense export products in Europe, with countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece, and Germany having already acquired it. The increased demand among NATO armies for long-range precision fire capabilities has been accelerated by the war in Ukraine.
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