Elbit Systems Awarded $235 Million Contract to Supply EXTRA-MR Rockets and PULS Launchers to a European Country
The award covers a three-year delivery program that includes additional artillery platforms and integrated logistics support.
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Elbit Systems (ESLT) was awarded an approximately $235 million contract to supply rockets and rocket artillery systems to a European customer.
The contract covers EXTRA-MR medium-range rockets and Precise & Universal Launching System (PULS) launchers. It will be performed over three years under a government-to-government agreement between the Israel Ministry of Defense and the customer country's Ministry of Defense. Deliveries also include additional rocket-artillery-related platforms and integrated logistics support.
EXTRA-MR is the medium-range variant of the company's EXTRA supersonic rocket system. The precision-guided munition is designed for targets at ranges of up to 80 km and is compatible with PULS and existing command, control, communications, computers and intelligence architectures.
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- Moderate pointApproximately $235 million contract secures European orders for EXTRA-MR rockets, PULS launchers and related support over three years.
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- None.
Key Figures
- Contract value
- approximately $235 million
- Awarded contract to supply EXTRA-MR rockets and PULS systems
- Performance period
- three years
- Contract execution period
Key Terms
government-to-government agreement regulatory
integrated logistics support technical
c4i technical
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Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply the medium-range variant of the Company's EXTRA supersonic rocket system. The contract also includes the delivery of PULS launchers, additional rocket-artillery-related platforms, and integrated logistics support.
The EXTRA-MR (Medium-Range) is a precision-guided rocket munition designed for mid-range operational scenarios, enabling highly accurate engagement of high-value targets at ranges of up to 80 km. Fully compatible with Elbit Systems' PULS and existing C4I architectures, the system provides a flexible and cost-effective capability across a broad range of mission profiles.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: "This contract award further strengthens Elbit Systems' position as a global leader in rocket artillery systems and reflects the growing international demand for our advanced rocket and launcher capabilities. The PULS systems and precision rocket solutions are recognized among the leading systems in their category and have been selected by a growing number of customers worldwide, including European and NATO member states. We remain committed to delivering advanced operational capabilities that support our customers' evolving defense requirements."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.
Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel's technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.
Elbit Systems employs over 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported
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What does Elbit Systems' approximately $235 million European contract cover?
The contract covers EXTRA-MR medium-range rockets, PULS launchers, additional rocket-artillery-related platforms and integrated logistics support. It will be performed over three years under a government-to-government agreement between the Israel Ministry of Defense and the customer country's Ministry of Defense.