Denmark conducted the inaugural test firing of its newly acquired Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) from Israeli Elbit Systems on Danish territory.
The testing of the rocket launching system took place on July 2 at the Oksbøl Shooting and Training Range.
Positioned at Oksbøl, the rocket was launched around 10 kilometers into the North Sea, where it landed according to plan, without carrying any explosive payload. This step signifies important progress in both integrating the system and training Danish soldiers who will operate these launchers.
The first PULS systems arrived in Denmark approximately a year ago. Since then, soldiers from the army and technicians from the Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) have closely collaborated with technicians from the supplier, Elbit, to integrate the PULS system into the Danish Army.
The PULS system, mounted on Tatra 815-7 Force 6x6 trucks similar to Dutch systems, is on track to achieve operational readiness by 2026.
As of May 2024, Denmark has received all its PULS multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) and most of the ordered PULS munitions, facilitating the commencement of training.
Deliveries included 19 ATMOS from the first to the fourth quarter of 2024 and eight PULS systems from the second quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, with full operational capability anticipated by 2025.
The PULS is a mobile artillery rocket system esteemed for its precision and adaptability, offering potential advantages for contemporary military operations. The system has garnered interest from several countries, including Spain under the High Mobility Rocket Launcher System (SILAM) program, and within Europe from Germany and Denmark.
Equipped with two pods tailored for specific rocket types, the PULS launcher enhances operational flexibility. Available rocket variants include the Accular 122mm (with 18 rockets reaching up to 35 kilometers), Accular 160mm (featuring 10 rockets with a range of up to 40 kilometers), EXTRA (comprising 4 rockets reaching up to 150 kilometers), and Predator Hawk (including 2 rockets extending to 300 kilometers). This array of rocket options allows the system to effectively engage diverse targets, ranging from tactical to strategic distances.
