Tel Aviv: Israeli company Elbit Systems is in negotiations with some potential European customers interested in using the Israeli developed PULS launcher for ground-ground and ground–sea missions. The growing interest in this combinations stems from the recent successful launch of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from the EuroPULS , the version that was developed by Elbit Systems and KNDS.
The successful launch of the NSM from the Israeli developed system marks a significant milestone, as it demonstrates the ability of the PULS/EuroPULS system to launch advanced anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles, expanding its operational flexibility to include coastal defence and multi-domain strike missions.
The NSM is a stealthy, precision-guided, anti-ship cruise missile developed by Kongsberg, capable of engaging both maritime and coastal land targets. It has a range of approximately 185 km, carries a 125 kg warhead, and travels at about 0.9 Mach.
The EuroPULS is a European variant of Elbit’s PULS system, designed to fire a wide range of munitions (from 12 km to 300 km), now including the NSM. The integration was achieved through collaboration between KNDS Deutschland, Elbit Systems, and Kongsberg.
By enabling the launch of NSM from a mobile, land-based platform, EuroPULS/MARS 3 significantly enhances coastal defence options for European militaries, offering both land and naval strike capabilities from a single, adaptable system.
The PULS launcher is compatible with various missile types and can be mounted on different wheeled or tracked platforms, reducing maintenance and training costs. Israeli sources say that this successful test underlines the growing trend of modular, multi-mission artillery systems in Europe and the increasing interoperability between Israeli, German, and Norwegian defence technologies.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
