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Spain cancels €700m Elbit artillery deal - report
En.Globes.Co.Il· 2025-09-15 13:41
Group 1 - Spain has decided to cancel a €700 million deal with Elbit Systems for the PULS artillery system, although Elbit has not received official notification [1] - The PULS system is designed for launching unguided rockets, precision weapons, and missiles, with a maximum range of 300 kilometers, and aims to reduce maintenance and training costs [2] - The cancellation follows Spain's earlier decision to suspend a €285 million deal for Spike LR 2 anti-tank missiles from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as part of efforts to reduce technological dependence on Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza [2][3] Group 2 - The Spike LR 2 missile deal included 168 launchers and 1,680 missiles, signed in October 2023, and was intended to support the Spanish army and navy [3] - The cancellation of the Rafael deal may benefit US companies Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, as Spain is considering procuring Javelin missiles from them [3]