Greece has awarded Elbit Systems a $750 million contract to procure Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS) rocket artillery systems. The four-year agreement includes the delivery of launchers along with a comprehensive range of munitions, such as training rockets, precision-guided rockets for multiple ranges, and loitering munitions. It also incorporates a 10-year support and maintenance phase.
Although the exact number of launchers has not been officially disclosed, the Greek parliament had earlier approved the acquisition of 36 systems. As part of the program, Elbit will partner with domestic industry, facilitating technology transfer and sharing technical expertise.
This procurement is a key component of Greece’s broader $32 billion defense modernization plan aimed at upgrading its armed forces over the next decade. The PULS systems are expected to enhance defensive capabilities in critical regions, including Evros and the Eastern Aegean islands near the Turkish coastline.
The PULS system features a versatile launcher capable of deploying both guided and unguided rockets and missiles with ranges of up to 300 kilometers. Each launcher is equipped with two canisters that can carry various munitions, including 122mm Accular rockets with a range of 35 kilometers, 160mm rockets reaching up to 40 kilometers, 306mm Extra rockets with a range of 150 kilometers, and Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometers away.
Equipped with an advanced navigation system and mission computer, PULS can conduct targeting operations while on the move or execute firing missions from a stationary position in under a minute. The system is capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously with high precision, achieving a circular error probability of less than 5 meters. Additionally, it can deploy loitering munitions at distances of up to 100 kilometers, significantly enhancing operational flexibility.
Designed for adaptability, PULS can be mounted on both wheeled and tracked platforms, reducing maintenance and training demands. The system is also a key element of Greece’s multi-layered “Achilles Shield” air defense concept, which integrates Israeli systems such as SPYDER, Barak MX, and David’s Sling.
