The Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) now have a new high-tech artillery system developed by the Israeli Elbit Systems. After the acquisition of CAESAR, a French patent, the FAR ordered the PULS rocket launchers, reports FAR-Marrocco on its Facebook page.
The particularity of this system is that it offers the possibility of firing a wide range of rockets, as well as guided missiles. Is the equivalent of the US HIMARS and provides proven, high-level defensive capabilities.
“It is also an appropriate response to the proliferation of ballistic missiles in the region. A way to preserve the balance of forces and strengthen the Kingdom’s place as a regional power and pole of stability”, he adds.
According to the site Maghreb Intelligence the PULS was designed with a fully automatic firing system and has the latest technology command, control, communication and intelligence (C4I), fire control and an inertial navigation system to maximize responsiveness with optimal firing flexibility.
PULS can fire a variety of ammunition types at different distances up to 300 km, making this artillery system even more versatile. It meets the needs of artillery in modern battlefield scenarios and also provides the continuous availability of massive and effective fire support.” add.
Pcan fire 36 missiles Accurate 122 mm with a range of 35 km; 20 missiles Accurate 160 mm with a range of 40 km; ocho EXTRA missiles with a range of 150 km or 4 tactical ballistic missiles Predator Hawk with a range of 300 km.