MATADOR vs PULS (multiple rocket launcher)

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ARockets & launchers

MATADOR

Recoilless gun

BRockets & launchers

PULS (multiple rocket launcher)

Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher

First system

Second system

At a glance

Side by side

MATADORlarger figure on 0 of 1

None

PULS (multiple rocket launcher)larger figure on 1 of 1

Calibre+178%

Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.

Measured figures

Head to head

7 of 20 rows sourced on both sides

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Length

All recorded figures & sources

1 m

Length

Single source

1 m (3 ft 3 in )^[source]

10.4kg

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Mass

All recorded figures & sources

Configuration

Details

MATADOR and PULS (multiple rocket launcher) configuration
Specification	MATADOR	PULS (multiple rocket launcher)
Type	Recoilless gun^[source]	Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher^[source]
Place of origin	Germany Israel Singapore^[source]	Israel^[source]
In service	2000–present^[source]	—
Used by	See Operators^[source]	—
Wars	Gaza War (2008–09) Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine Gaza war

Designer	Singapore Armed Forces , Rafael Advanced Defense Systems , Defence Science and Technology Agency^[source]	Israel Military Industries^[source]

Designed	1999^[source]	—

Manufacturer	Dynamit Nobel Defence^[source]	Israel Military Industries (now Elbit Systems )^[source]

Unit cost	~€5,000^[source]	—

Feed system	Single-shot, disposable^[source]	—

Sights	Integral optical sights Night vision device on a Picatinny rail^[source]	—

Guidance system	—	GPS and INS^[source]

Role	—	multiple rocket launcher^[source]

Source measurement	—	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 ' 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.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 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 ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million). 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.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 36 (2 pods × 18 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets ; or 26 (2×13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2×4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2×1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2×2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 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.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Practice missiles with a range between 7–15 km are also available for the PULS system.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design / Missile options; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Indian Army – Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system was ordered in January 2026 at a cost of ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million) 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 .^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Operators / Future operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Source measurement

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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 ' 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.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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 ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million). 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.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 36 (2 pods × 18 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets ; or 26 (2×13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2×4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2×1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2×2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Practice missiles with a range between 7–15 km are also available for the PULS system.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design / Missile options; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Indian Army – Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system was ordered in January 2026 at a cost of ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million) 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 .^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Operators / Future operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage