Greece approves €650M deal for Israeli rocket systems

WISE NEWS PRESS / ATHENS, GREECE — DEC. 5, 2025

The Greek Parliament has approved the acquisition of 36 PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) rocket systems from Israel, marking a significant step in the country's military modernization program.

According to parliamentary sources and defense officials, the deal is valued at approximately €650 million. The acquisition is part of Athens' broader strategy to reinforce its defensive capabilities in the Aegean Sea and along its land border with Turkey. This move aligns with Greece's plan to spend €28 billion by 2036 to overhaul its armed forces following years of austerity.

Scope and cost of the agreement

The purchase, ratified by the parliamentary defense committee, involves 36 launcher units. Senior officials speaking to Reuters confirmed the estimated cost falls between €650 million and €700 million.

Produced by Israel's Elbit Systems, the deal is expected to include provisions for local production, with some components of the PULS systems to be manufactured within Greece. This suggests Athens is aiming to boost its domestic defense industry alongside its procurement efforts.

Technical capabilities of PULS

The PULS system is a truck-mounted, highly mobile platform capable of launching various types of ammunition. Its most notable feature is its operational range of up to 300 kilometers.

This range allows for significant area denial and coverage when deployed from the mainland or Aegean islands. Officials explicitly stated that the system is intended to protect the Greek islands and the border with Turkey. The platform supports accurate firing of both guided rockets and missiles.

Deepening Athens-Tel Aviv defense ties

Defense cooperation between Greece and Israel has intensified in recent years through joint exercises and the operation of a joint air training center in southern Greece. Discussions are also reportedly underway regarding a separate €3 billion project to develop an air and missile defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome.

NATO allies Greece and Turkey remain at odds over a range of issues, including continental shelves, energy resources, airspace, and the ethnically divided island of Cyprus. Athens views these new acquisitions as essential for maintaining deterrence in the region.

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