PULS ("Precise & Universal Launching System", formerly known as Lynx MRL) is a multiple rocket launcher developed and manufactured by ELBIT Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries) and used by Israel Defense Forces and other countries.
History
Israel Military Industries introduced the Lynx in 2013.
After the acquisition of Israel Military Industries by Elbit Systems 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 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 Royal Danish Army.
In March 2023, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced that it would acquire 20 PULS systems for the Royal Netherlands Army 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 ().
Israel introduced the PULS into IDF service in 2020 under the name Lahav, which is a PULS rocket module mounted on a HEMTT truck chassis. It was first used operationally in February 2024 during the Gaza war.
India
In July 2025, India-based private company NIBE Limited signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement with Elbit Systems through which the former will manufacture Advanced Universal Rocket Launcher Surya<nowiki/>' in India. The weapon system will have a maximum range of 300 km. The technology transfer will cater to both India's domestic market as well as foreign customers.
On 2 January 2026, it was widely reported that the Indian Army has ordered the Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system from NIBE Limited under its emergency procurement powers at a cost of . The contract includes the supply of Ground Equipment, Accessories, ESP and Ammunition for Universal Rocket Launcher System. The ammunition included will have a maximum range of 150 km and 300 km with a CEP of less than 5 metres. It can also launch loitering munition with a 100 km range. The order will be executed and delivered in tranches within a span of 12 months.
As of March 2026, the system is undergoing live-fire trials before subsequent orders.
Design
It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 36 (2 pods ÃÂ 18 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets; or 26 (2ÃÂ13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2ÃÂ4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2ÃÂ1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2ÃÂ2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.
The PULS is 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 7âÂÂ15 km are also available for the PULS system.
Operators
Current operators
- Royal Danish Army â 8 PULS delivered (contract signed on 2 March 2023) for US$133 million. The PULS is based on a Tatra T815 6ÃÂ6. 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.
- Royal Netherlands Army â 20 PULS on order on chassis with armoured cabins. Contract worth US$305 million was signed on 18 May 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 Scania Gryphus 8ÃÂ8 trucks in 2025 and 2026.
- Kazakh Ground Forces â 18 Lynx and 50 EXTRA rockets ordered in 2007, delivered in 2008âÂÂ09. The Naiza (a derivative of the Lynx) is a derivative of the Lynx developed in collaboration, based on the KamAZ-6350 8ÃÂ8 chassis.
- Rwandan Army â 5 Lynx ordered in 2007, in service since 2008.
- Serbian Army â Elbit Systems announced in 2024 that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $335 million to supply PULS multiple rocket launchers to the Serbian Army. The contract will be performed over a period of 3.5 years. The first PULS launcher was shown on military parade in 2025.
Unknown customers
- Elbit Systems announced on 18 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 6 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.
Future operators
- German Army â The German government decided to buy five PULS systems in collaboration with the Netherlands to replace the five 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 8ÃÂ8 (GTF ZLK 15t<small>).</small>
- Indian Army â Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system was ordered in January 2026 at a cost of from NIBE Limited. Ammunition include rockets with a maximum range of 150 km and 300 km and loitering munitions with 100 km range. To be manufactured in India under technology transfer.
- Peruvian army - Selected in July 2025 to modernize Peruvian army's artilley capabilities in a deal that includes technology transfer and local production.
Potential operators
- According to the 2032+ reconstruction plan, Austria is planning to procure modern rocket artillery for the Austrian Armed Forces. 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 OTR-21 Tochka.
- Hellenic Army â 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 â¬600-700 million, with the construction of some of the components in Greece, according to reports. The plan includes the acquisition of Accular, EXTRA, and primarily Predator Hawk rockets. The inclusion of SkyStriker UAV/loitering munitions, will be a request the Greek Army will make, according to media reports from January 2025. If approved for purchase by the Parliament and KYSEA, the launchers will be vehicle-mounted on Iveco trucks, similar to the ones Germany used for the system.
Cancelled
- Spanish Army â 16 PULS systems ordered in October 2023 for the ("Sistema Lanzador de Alta Movilidad") program for approximately â¬576.5 million. Contract cancelled in September 2025 due to the Gaza war.
See also
Vehicle of similar era & design
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