The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Dutch Ministry of Defense signed yesterday (Wednesday) the first defense export agreement between the countries, for the supply of artillery rocket launcher systems manufactured by Elbit Systems. The scope of the transaction – more than 1.1 billion shekels (305 million dollars). Defense Minister Yoav Galant: “Thanks to the security solutions that are developed and produced in the defense industries, we are strengthening ties with the countries of the world, fortifying our security and strengthening Israel’s position.”
According to the signed agreement, Elbit Systems will supply 20 PULS type artillery rocket launcher systems, a package of rockets and missiles with different ranges and training and support services to the Dutch army. The Israeli company’s PULS system provides a comprehensive and cost-effective solution that supports the firing of both “free” rockets and precision guided rockets and missiles, at ranges of 12 km to 300 km. The $305 million contract will be implemented over a period of five years.
Bezalel (Butsi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, thanked the partners in the defense ministries of Israel and the Netherlands for the agreement – one of the largest signed by a European country in recent years. “, he added. “In addition, it will also enable mutual cooperation between NATO customers who have purchased these systems. The contract gives secondary validity to the advanced military technologies of Elbit Systems and our solid partnerships with NATO countries throughout Europe.”
The giant deal comes against the background of the war in Ukraine and the fear of the European countries from Putin. Many armies on the continent have accelerated their preparations for military conflicts – and are going on a “shopping spree” in the Israeli arms industry. The war gave birth to new insights in the security field, including the emphasis on the importance of artillery and rocket launch systems, attacking drones, precision missiles and rockets, and anti-tank and anti-aircraft defense systems and air defense. European countries are purchasing and accelerating the purchase of weapon systems, including NATO – and the Israeli industry is very successful.
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