Elbit Systems Secures $260 Million NATO Contract for PULS Rocket Systems
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Elbit Systems has secured a new contract valued at approximately $260 million with a European NATO member for its PULS rocket artillery systems and ammunition. The five-year agreement highlights the system's versatility and compatibility with existing military hardware. This follows previous significant deals with Greece and the Netherlands for the same technology.
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- Elbit Systems signed a $260 million contract with a European NATO country for PULS rocket systems.
- The five-year deal includes the supply of PULS rocket artillery systems and ammunition.
- The PULS system can fire various munitions and be mounted on existing military vehicles.
- CEO Bezalel (Butsi) Machlis cited the system's maturity and versatility as key factors.
- This contract follows previous PULS deals with Greece ($750 million) and the Netherlands ($305 million).
Elbit Systems announced on Thursday, November 12, that it has signed a contract worth approximately $260 million with an unnamed NATO member country in Europe. The deal involves the supply of PULS (Precise and Universal Launching System) rocket artillery systems and associated ammunition over a five-year period. The specific number of launchers and the exact composition of the ammunition package have not been disclosed. The PULS system is described as a versatile rocket artillery platform capable of firing various types of unguided rockets, precision-guided munitions, and missiles with different ranges. A key feature is its ability to utilize multiple weapon types from a single launcher, allowing for mission-specific ammunition selection. Additionally, the system can be mounted on existing wheeled and tracked vehicles, reducing the need for customers to replace their entire military vehicle fleets and potentially lowering maintenance and crew training costs.
Bezalel (Butsi) Machlis, CEO of Elbit Systems, stated that the selection of PULS by European NATO members validates the system's maturity, versatility, and ability to meet evolving military requirements. He added that the new contract reinforces the company's long-standing relationships with European clients and its ongoing involvement in major military modernization programs in the region. This latest deal adds to Elbit Systems' portfolio of European orders, following a roughly $750 million contract announced in April 2026 for PULS systems to the Greek armed forces, which includes four years of supply and ten years of subsequent support. Previously, in May 2023, the company received a $305 million order for similar systems for the Dutch army, which included 20 launchers, various missiles, and training and technical support services.
