India has inducted the Suryastra Universal Rocket Launcher System, a locally manufactured variant of Israel’s PULS multiple rocket launcher, as part of an emergency procurement for the Indian Army. The system provides long-range, precision surface-to-surface strike capability and is positioned as a new component of India’s deep-strike artillery.
Suryastra is produced by NIBE Ltd. under a technology collaboration agreement signed with Elbit Systems in July 2025. The launcher is derived from the Precise & Universal Launching System architecture and is adapted to Indian operational requirements. An emergency contract of roughly ₹292–293 crore, estimated at about 31 million dollars, has been signed for its induction, with deliveries planned in phases over 12 months.
The system is designed as a universal, multi-calibre launcher capable of firing different families of rockets and missiles from modular pods, including guided munitions and longer-range rockets. The Indian configuration focuses on ranges of about 150 km and 300 km, significantly extending the reach of Indian rocket artillery beyond existing domestic systems.
Suryastra was publicly showcased during the Republic Day parade of 26 January 2026, underlining its role in India’s broader push for localized defense production. The program combines imported technology with progressive industrialization in India, contributing to the modernization of the Army’s rocket artillery and to the development of a local precision-strike industrial base.