New order for Elbit SystemsThe company announced that it has been awarded contracts worth a total of around 317 million euros to supply two defense systems to an undisclosed European country. The systems are Puls (Precise and Universal Launching Systems) missile launchers and the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which are equipped with additional payloads. The deliveries are to be completed by the beginning of 2028.
The pulse launcher can be used to launch unguided rockets, precision-guided munitions and missiles with different ranges. The system is fully adaptable to existing wheeled and tracked platforms, enabling “a significant reduction in maintenance and training costs”, according to the manufacturer. https://militaeraktuell.at/systematic-bundesheer-battle-management-system/ Bezhalel Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, commented on the contracts: “We are proud to support our European customers with advanced and versatile defense solutions that improve operational effectiveness and adaptability. These contracts reflect the global confidence in our innovative systems such as Puls and Hermes 900, which are designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements. With our comprehensive portfolio, we remain committed to providing our customers with reliable, technologically advanced tools that meet today’s complex defense challenges.” The Hermes 900 multi-role MALE UAS is Elbit Systems’ largest unmanned aerial vehicle. Geared for a wide range of missions – including area surveillance and persistent reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and tracking (ISTAR) in land and maritime areas – it has been selected by more than 20 customers worldwide since its first order in 2011.
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