ARockets & launchers
PULS (multiple rocket launcher)
Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher
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ARockets & launchers
Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher
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| Specification | PULS (multiple rocket launcher) | Valkiri |
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| Type | Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher[source] | Multiple rocket launcher[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | South Africa[source] |
| Wars | Second Nagorno-Karabakh War Gaza war[source] | South African Border War Angolan Civil War[source] |
| Designer | Israel Military Industries[source] |
Width
Single source2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)[source]
Maximum; road
Single source90 km/h (56 mph) (road)[source]
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Single source122 mm 160 mm 306 mm 330 mm 370 mm[source]
Caliber
Single source127 mm (5 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Armscor , Somchem[source] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Military Industries (now Elbit Systems )[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | GPS and INS[source] | — |
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| Role | multiple rocket launcher[source] | — |
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| 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 | — |
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| In service | — | 1972–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | South African National Defence Force[source] |
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| Variants | — | Bateleur (40 launch tubes)[source] |
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| Barrels | — | 24[source] |
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| Filling | — | HE-Fragmentation 2.68 m (8 ft 10 in)[source] |
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| Engine | — | diesel[source] |
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| Suspension | — | Mercedes Benz Unimog 4×4 truck[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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