KNDS, a leading pan-European provider of land defence systems, and Elbit Systems, a global leader in defence systems and technologies, have agreed to establish a joint venture to market the EuroPULS rocket artillery system.
The joint venture, to be named EuroPULS GmbH, is planned as a 50:50 partnership between the two companies. Headquartered in Kassel, Germany, EuroPULS GmbH will focus primarily on addressing the requirements of European armed forces in the field of rocket artillery systems.
“This partnership positions us stronger to further enhance the market presence of our rocket artillery capabilities,” said Axel Scheibel, Chief Technology Officer at KNDS Deutschland. “Elbit contributes its battle-proven rocket launcher system PULS while KNDS brings its advanced fire control technology and broad European customer base. Together, we are confident that EuroPULS will meet the growing demand of European nations strengthening the defence capabilities.”
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit System Land, added: "The establishment of this JV marks an important step in deepening our industrial cooperation and our commitments in Europe and NATO. By combining KNDS’s strong presence in European land systems with Elbit’s combat-proven capabilities in this field, we are creating a solution tailored to the evolving needs of European and NATO armed forces."
Under a government-to-government agreement between the Netherlands and Israel, Germany, as a partner, has ordered five EuroPULS initial operational capability (IOC) Launchers, with delivery and qualification scheduled for 2027.
About KNDS:
KNDS is the leading pan-European land defence company, uniting over 11,000 employees and generating €3.8 billion in revenue in 2024. With a strong order backlog of €23.5 billion, the group delivers innovative complete mission solutions built on state-of-the art technologies. Leveraging deep industrial expertise and strong partnerships, KNDS develops open, interoperable solutions combining manned and unmanned systems, designed to meet tomorrow’s operational challenges. As a prime contractor, it provides full system-of-systems capabilities, from platforms to ammunition and services, managing the entire value chain and encompassing complete product life cycles
Born from the alliance of Nexter and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, uniting key nations within a single group, KNDS embodies the path toward a collective and efficient future for the sovereignty and security of Europe’s defence by supporting the standardization and interoperability between European and NATO forces.
Trusted by 24 European armies and 19 worldwide, KNDS benefits from decades of combat-proven experience. KNDS embodies a united, efficient model to enhance stability and long-term security in Europe and beyond.
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