From Israel with love: rocket systems with a range of 300 km. European countries are increasing their defense budgets (Photo: courtesy of Elbit)
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Dutch Ministry of Defense signed the first government defense export agreement between the two countries, for the supply of artillery rocket launcher systems manufactured by Elbit Systems, at a cost of more than NIS 1.1 billion ($305 million).
As part of the contract, Elbit will supply 20 PULS artillery rocket launcher systems over the next five years, as well as a package of rockets and missiles of various ranges, and guidance and support services.
Rockets are now being used intensively in the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military is using the American HIMARS rocket system to accurately attack Russian targets at ranges of tens of kilometers, as a substitute for the small air force left to the Ukrainians. The arrival of American rockets changed the war, allowing the Ukrainians to halt the Russian army and even begin reconquering the territories it had occupied.
Head of the Defense Export Division at the Ministry of Defense (Civet), Yair Koles, and Commander of the Dutch Ground Forces, Lieutenant-General Martin Mims (Photo: Courtesy of Elbit)
In recent months, Denmark has purchased rocket systems from Elbit Systems for $260 million and Finland for $70 million. Elbit is also competing for a huge deal in the field in Germany.
Defense Minister Yoav Galant: "The defense establishment continues to bring national pride and international success to the State of Israel. Thanks to the security solutions developed and manufactured by the defense industries, we strengthen ties with countries around the world, fortify our security and strengthen Israel's status. I welcome the important agreement signed with the Dutch Ministry of Defense and am convinced that we will continue to deepen the ties between the countries."
The agreement was signed in the Netherlands by the head of the Defense Export Division at the Ministry of Defense, Civet, Brig. Gen. (res.) Yair Kolas, with the commander of the Dutch army's ground forces, Lieutenant General M.H. (Martin) Wijnen MMAS.
Bezalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: "The acquisition of Elbit Systems' PULS solution will increase the ability of the Dutch Army to provide effective assistance in indirect fire. In addition, it will also enable mutual cooperation between NATO customers who have purchased these systems. This contract reinforces Elbit Systems' advanced military technologies and our robust partnerships with NATO countries across Europe."
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As the war in Ukraine continues, more European countries understand that they need to arm themselves. After Finland and Denmark, it was Holland's turn (Photo: courtesy of Elbit)
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