Elbit Systems Wins $260M PULS Rocket Artillery Deal
A European NATO member country will receive PULS rocket artillery systems and munitions under a five-year contract valued at about $260 million.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Military
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract worth approximately $260 million to supply PULS rocket artillery systems and munitions to a European NATO member country. The contract will be performed over five years.
Why it matters
The award adds to demand for long-range precision rocket artillery among NATO members seeking to expand their ground fire capabilities. It also illustrates the role of Israeli defense firms in equipping European allied militaries.
The $260 million contract covers PULS launchers and munitions, with the launcher capable of firing rockets up to 300 km. The customer's identity and the delivery timetable beyond the five-year performance period have not been disclosed.
The players
Elbit Systems Ltd
Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense electronics company headquartered in Haifa that develops and manufactures rocket artillery and other military systems for export.
The details
The PULS multi-purpose launcher, which mounts on a heavy truck and can be adapted to existing wheeled and tracked platforms, carries two PODs, each designed for a specific rocket type. Available pods include the Accular 122 mm and 160 mm, EXTRA and Predator Hawk, with ranges from 35 km to 300 km.
Timeline
The contract will be performed over a period of five years.
Market Landscape
The award extends the PULS launcher's export footprint into a European NATO market, where allied states have been expanding long-range rocket artillery inventories. It positions Elbit Systems as a supplier to European defense buyers alongside other rocket artillery manufacturers.
The contract signals continued procurement activity by NATO allies for long-range fires, which may affect the timing and availability of comparable systems from other suppliers. Readers tracking defense stocks may note the award's size relative to the company's broader order book, though the source does not provide that comparison.
The takeaway
Large multi-year defense contracts like this one show how NATO members are investing in long-range precision fires. Watch for further announcements identifying the customer and delivery schedule.
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