PULS ("Precise & Universal Launching System", formerly known as ''Lynx'' ''MRL'') is a

multiple rocket launcher A multiple rocket launcher (MRL) or multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a type of rocket artillery system that contains multiple rocket launcher, launchers which are fixed to a single weapons platform, platform, and shoots its rocket (weapon ...

developed and manufactured by

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(formerly

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) and used by

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and other countries.

History

After the acquisition of

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in 2018, an upgraded and modernized version of the Lynx was developed, called the PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System). The Defense Technology Institute (DTI) of Thailand is partnering with Elbit Systems to develop a Thai version of the PULS called D-11A. The EURO-PULS is being developed in cooperation between the German KNDS and ELBIT targeting the European market by integration of, additional missile types. As part of the project, the US made GMLRS and other

HIMARS The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS ) is a light multiple rocket launcher developed in the late 1990s for the United States Army and mounted on a standard U.S. Army Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) M1140 truck frame ...

missiles would have been integrated with the EURO-PULS launchers, however, the management of Lockheed Martin, the US missile manufacturer, refused to do so. In January 2023, Denmark announced it is negotiating the acquisition of 8 PULS systems for the

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. In March 2023, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced that it would acquire 20 PULS systems for the

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with the first systems to be delivered in the same year. The contract worth 305 million dollars was signed on May 18. On 10 October 2023, the government of Spain decided to order the locally manufactured version of the PULS systems for SILAM programme ( :es:SILAM). Israel introduced the PULS into IDF service in 2020 under the name Lahav, which is a PULS rocket module mounted on a

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truck chassis. It was first used operationally in February 2024 during the

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Design

It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 36 (2 pods × 18 rockets each) 122mm

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s; or 26 (2×13) 160mm

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or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2×4) 306mm

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rockets; two (2×1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2×2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles. The PULS also able to carry and launch SkyStriker loitering munitions, which is a unique feature among MLRS systems. The SkyStriker drones have a range over 100 km and 6 drones are packed into a single container according to a video published by Elbit Systems. The drone can engage moving targets unlike the other missiles of the PULS system, but it can also return and land after doing reconnaissance and can be relaunched again.

Missile options

Practice missiles with a range between 7–15 km are also available for the PULS system.

Operators

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– Under the name "Lahav", mounted on a

chassis
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, in service since 2020. ; * Azerbaijani Land Forces – 6 Lynx and 50

missiles were acquired and then used in the

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. ; *

– 8 PULS delivered (contract signed on March 2, 2023) for US$133 million. The PULS is based on a Tatra T815 6×6. All the launchers and missiles were handed over by the end first quarter of 2024. In November 2024, Danish media reported that an officer serving in the Danish army claimed that rocket systems did not have military GPS and were therefore vulnerable to electronic countermeasures. This caused a political debate in Denmark. ELBIT Systems denied the claim. *

– 20 PULS on order on chassis with armoured cabins. Contract worth US$305 million was signed on May 18, 2023, four vehicles to be delivered in 2023. * The first TATRA truck based PULS launcher was delivered in February 2024. The rest will be built locally on armoured

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Gryphus 8×8 trucks in 2025 and 2026. ; *

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– 18 Lynx and 50

rockets ordered in 2007, delivered in 2008–09. The Naiza (a derivative of the Lynx) is a derivative of the Lynx developed in collaboration, based on the KamAZ-6350 8×8 chassis. ; * Rwandan Army – 5 Lynx ordered in 2007, in service since 2008.

Future operators

; *

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- Elbit Systems announced on the 18th of November, 2024 that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $335 million to supply PULS multiple rocket launchers and Hermes 900 unmanned aerial systems an "unnamed European customer", which turned out to be Serbia. The contract will be performed over a period of 3.5 years. ; *

German Army The German Army (, 'army') is the land component of the armed forces of Federal Republic of Germany, Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West German together with the German Navy, ''Marine'' (G ...

– The German government decided to buy 5 PULS systems in collaboration with the Netherlands to replace the 5 MARS II (M270 MLRS) sent to Ukraine. The purchase was approved by the parliament in December 2024. It is likely to be installed on an armoured Iveco Trakker FSA 8×8 (''GTF ZLK 15t''). ; *

Spanish Army The Spanish Army () is the terrestrial army of the Spanish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is one of the oldest Standing army, active armies – dating back to the late 15th century. The Spanish Army has existed ...

– 16 PULS were ordered in October 2023 for the program (''"Sistema Lanzador de Alta Movilidad"'') for approximately €576.5 million.

is collaborating with a consortium made of Expal, Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, GMV and Iveco Defense Vehicle. Details of the contract: ** Truck 8×8, (ASTRA SM 88.45) ** Accular 122: 16 pods, 288 missiles (18 missiles per pod) **

: 28 pods, 122 missiles (4 missiles per pod) ** Predator Hawk: 32 launching pods, 64 missiles (2 missiles per pod) ** Training rockets: 216 rockets Unknown customers * Elbit Systems announced on the 18th of July, 2023 that it was awarded a $150 million contract to supply PULS rocket launchers and a package of precision-guided long-range rockets to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of three years. * Elbit Systems announced on the 6th of August, 2024 that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $270 million to supply rocket artillery to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of 4 years.

Potential operators

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– In the selection process. Competing with an upgrade of a number of Greece's rocket artillery M270 MLRS by Lockheed, as part of a modernization program of the rocket artillery forces. If purchased, the Hellenic Army will acquire 36 or 40 of the European version, ''EURO PULS'' MLRS, in a deal of €600-700 million, with the construction of some of the components in Greece, according to reports. The plan includes the acquisition of Accular,

, and primarily Predator Hawk rockets. The inclusion of ''SkyStriker''

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and KYSEA, the launchers will be vehicle-mounted on Iveco trucks, similar to the ones Germany used for the system. ; * Norway intends to procure modern long-range capabilities for the land forces (missile artillery). According to reports, the intention is to introduce 16 Euro-PULS or HIMARS missile artillery systems, including an ammunition package and associated equipment. ; *

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– Actively competing against the American

and South Korean K239 Chunmoo systems for the MLRS Acquisition Project. ; *

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– The RTA is testing a localized version of the PULS. *According to the 2032+ reconstruction plan, Austria is planning to procure modern rocket artillery for the

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. Due to the political tensions with the USA in Europe, it is assumed that no US system will be purchased. *The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence has decided to forgo the M142 HIMARS due to its increased price and heavy demand and instead proceed with the PULS as the replacement for the

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References

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