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Elbit Systems Secures $750M Deal for Greek Artillery Systems

4/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Elbit Systems won a $750 million contract to supply Greece with Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) artillery rocket systems.
Elbit Systems finalized the deal on April 6, 2026, covering launchers and munitions with four-year deliveries and ten-year support.
The deal signals a military buildup amid rising tensions with Turkey and strengthens Israel-Greece defense ties.
Elbit will partner with local Greek industries to produce the systems and enable technology transfer.

History

Historical Context

Following Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, Greece significantly increased its military spending, reaching about 7% of GDP in the late 1970s. This trend continues today, exemplified by a recent $750 million contract with Elbit Systems, reflecting ongoing tensions with Turkey and a strategic shift in regional alliances, particularly strengthening defense ties with Israel amid evolving security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Story summary

Elbit Systems won a $750 million contract to supply Greece with Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) artillery rocket systems.
Elbit Systems finalized the deal on April 6, 2026, covering launchers and munitions with four-year deliveries and ten-year support.
The deal signals a military buildup amid rising tensions with Turkey and strengthens Israel-Greece defense ties.
Elbit will partner with local Greek industries to produce the systems and enable technology transfer.

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