The PULS system is a versatile rocket artillery platform capable of launching a range of munitions with varying ranges and payloads. It supports Accular rockets (122 mm with a 35 km range and 160 mm with a 40 km range), Extra missiles with a 150 km range, and Predator Hawk ballistic missiles that can strike targets up to 300 km away. Serbia’s specific configuration for the PULS systems has not been disclosed, but the launchers’ ability to integrate with multiple chassis offers flexibility in deployment.
Serbia’s purchase of the Hermes 900 drones underscores the country’s focus on enhancing its reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. These drones, capable of 36-hour flights and carrying up to 350 kg of payload, can be outfitted with advanced intelligence systems, including optical sensors, laser designators, radar, and electronic reconnaissance equipment. As with the artillery systems, the specific setup for the Serbian order remains undisclosed.
President Aleksandar Vučić expressed confidence in the new systems, suggesting that the PULS rocket system offers performance advantages over the American HIMARS, which neighbouring Croatia is reportedly acquiring. While Vučić highlighted Serbia’s technological leap, he did not specify the number of units ordered or their intended operational roles.
The contract represents a major milestone for Elbit Systems, marking its first major sale of the PULS system to a European nation. Delivery is expected to span 3.5 years, reflecting the complexity and customisation of the systems for Serbia’s defence needs.
