JERUSALEM — Now that Greek lawmakers have approved the nation’s yearly budget, Israeli defense firm Elbit said it “anticipates receiving a contract” to provide its PULS rocket artillery system to the Hellenic military.
In a statement Tuesday the company noted that “the anticipated contract award is contingent, among others, on completion of commercial negotiations with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense.” It didn’t offer an envisioned contract value, but said it would be “in an amount that is material to the company.”
The purchase of the artillery system has been expected over the last weeks, according to numerous reports, which said Athens is seeking to acquire 36 of the PULS systems. Greek outlet Ekathimerini reported on Dec. 5 that the country’s parliamentary defense committee had approved $757 million purchase of the PULS system. The report noted the wider context of Greece seeking multi-billion dollar purchases of Israeli air defenses.
It also comes amid a wider Greek defense buildup, including discussions of an “Achilles’ Shield” air defense system, that could reportedly include other Israeli platforms.
Elbit Systems says that its PULS system “provides a comprehensive and cost-effective solution capable of launching unguided rockets, precision-guided munitions, and missiles with various ranges. The PULS launcher is fully adaptable to existing wheeled and tracked platforms, enabling significant reductions in maintenance and training costs.”
The PULS system has been sold to a number of European customers. Germany selected the system in February 2025 in a deal that came as part of the Euro Puls collaboration between Elbit and KNDS Deutschland. The Netherlands also signed a contract for it in May 2023. Denmark acquired eight of the systems in 2023. Elbit also said in April 2025, that it had been selected to provide more munitions for an unnamed European customer. A statement by the company at the time said there were other customers in Europe besides Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
Israel and Greece have been increasing ties in recent years, with Israeli firms showcasing their products in the Mediterranean nation.
In March Israel’s Ministry of Defense hosted a “strategic” meeting to discuss enhanced cooperation, according to Israel’s Ministry of Defense.
Israeli defense companies and their combat-tested air defense systems such as Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spyder and IAI’s Barak are also expected to be selected as part of Athens’ acquisition of new air defenses. Greece has also acquired Rafael’s Spike missiles.
Separately, Elbit was selected, as part of a government-to-government deal in 2023, to establish and operate a flight school in Greece. Israel Defense Minister at the time, Benny Gantz, said “this agreement reflects the excellent and developing relations we have with Greece.”