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==International activity==

===Azerbaijan===
Israel supplies Azerbaijan advanced military equipment and helps train [[Azerbaijani Armed Forces|its army]]. As a part of the cooperation between the two states, Elbit Systems opened an office in Azerbaijan in 2011, with plans to build a plant for the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4127332,00.html|title=Turkey to Azerbaijan: Stand with us against Israel|newspaper=Ynetnews |date=September 25, 2011|access-date=June 26, 2017 |last1=Cohen |first1=Dudi }}</ref> In 2023, it was reported that Elbit (along with other Israeli defense manufacturers) had played an extensive role in discreetly arming the Azerbaijani army for the [[Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]]<ref name="ctech">{{Cite web |author=Yuval Azulay |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Advanced Israeli weaponry playing major role in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh offensive {{!}} CTech |url=https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjhofzoet |access-date=November 22, 2023 |work=CTech |publisher=Calcalist}}</ref> that culminated in accusations of an Armenian genocide.<ref>{{cite news
|title=BREAKING: Azeri blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh constitutes genocide, confirms ex-ICC prosecutor L. Ocampo
|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/2847874534
|work=Yerepouni Daily News
|language=English
|date=August 9, 2023
|access-date=2023-11-24
|id={{ProQuest|2847874534}}
}}</ref>

=== Australia ===
In April 2021, the [[Australian Army]] announced that Elbit's battlefield management system would be withdrawn from use with short notice, effective May 15, 2021. The [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] reported that this was due to concerns regarding the Elbit system's security.<ref name="ABC News 7 May 21">{{cite news |last1=Greene |first1=Andrew |date=May 7, 2021 |title=Israeli company denies 'security rumours' as Defence removes multi-billion-dollar technology and quarantines Army IT systems |work=ABC News |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-07/israeli-company-elbit-systems-of-australia-removed-army/100121238 |access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> An ''[[Australian Financial Review]]'' columnist stated that the security problems comprised "a '[[Backdoor (computing)|backdoor]]' security vulnerability reportedly uncovered by the [[Australian Signals Directorate]]".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Robin |first1=Myriam |date=May 14, 2021 |title=At least Elbit Systems has a great lobbyist |work=Australian Financial Review |url=https://www.afr.com/rear-window/at-least-elbit-systems-has-a-great-lobbyist-20210513-p57rn8 |access-date=May 16, 2021}}</ref> The ''Australian Defence Magazine'' reported that the system had failed two security milestones in 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ziesing |first1=Katherine |date=May 6, 2021 |title=Elbit BMS decision update |work=Australian Defence Magazine |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/elbit-bms-decision-update |access-date=May 8, 2021}}</ref> Elbit denied that the system posed any security risks.<ref name="ABC News 7 May 21" />

Despite previous concerns, the Australian Army made a US$600 million contract with Elbit Systems in 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-27 |title=Controversial Israeli weapons company awarded $917 million Australian army contract |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-28/israeli-weapons-company-awarded-australian-army-contract/103519558 |access-date=2024-09-20 |work=ABC News |language=en-AU}}</ref>

=== Belgium ===
On July 1, 2003, Elbit acquired the Belgian company [[OIP Sensor Systems]].<ref name="OIPElbit">{{cite web
 |url=https://www.photonics.com/a16361/Elbit_Systems_Acquires_OIP_from_Delft_Instruments_
 |title=Elbit Systems Acquires OIP from Delft Instruments
 |date=July 7, 2003
 |website=Photonics
 |publisher=Photonics Media
 |access-date=June 11, 2018
|quote=Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today it has acquired Optronics Instruments & Products NV (OIP), based in Oudenaarde, Belgium, from Delft Instruments N.V. of the Netherlands, through Elbit's subsidiary, electro-optic systems developer Elop Electro-Optics Industries Ltd.}}</ref>

===Brazil===
[[File:NGP DSC 0364.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Elbit Hermes 450]] unmanned aerial vehicle]]
In 2001, Elbit Systems Group completed its purchase of Aeroeletronica, a Brazilian company in the defense industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aeroeletrônica |url=http://www.ael.com.br/empresa.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030811232038/http://www.ael.com.br/empresa.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2003 |access-date=July 24, 2010 |publisher=Ael.com.br}}</ref> In January 2011, Elbit announced that it had bought two additional Brazilian companies: Ares Aeroespecial e Defesa and Periscopio Equipamentos Optronicos.<ref>{{cite web |title=Elbit Systems Acquires Brazilian Companies |url=http://www.defpro.com/news/details/20891/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104141427/http://www.defpro.com/news/details/20891/ |archive-date=January 4, 2011 |access-date=January 2, 2011}}</ref> In April 2011, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer [[Embraer]] entered into a strategic agreement with [[AEL Sistemas]] S.A, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems. According to officials from the two companies, one of the primary goals of the Embraer-majority joint venture was introduce the Elbit Systems [[Hermes 450]] UAV into the service of the [[Brazilian Air Force]].<ref name="embraerPartner2011">{{cite news |last=Eshel |first=Tamin |date=April 12, 2011 |title=Embaer Enters Unmanned Vehicles Market through Partnership with Elbit Systems, Santos Lab |newspaper=Defense Update Website |url=http://defense-update.com/wp/20110412_elbit-laad-2011.html |url-status=dead |access-date=April 14, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412020950/http://defense-update.com/wp/20110412_elbit-laad-2011.html |archive-date=April 12, 2011}}</ref>

===Canada===
In May 2025, the [[Investigative Journalism Foundation]] reported that Elbit Systems had offered to sell [[Ontario]] drones to combat [[forest fires]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/israeli-weapons-company-wants-ontario-to-use-its-drones-to-manage-forest-fires/ar-AA1EUjh0 |title=Israeli weapons company wants Ontario to use its drones to manage forest fires |date=11 September 2024 |agency=[[Investigative Journalism Foundation]]|publisher=[[MSN]]}}</ref>

=== Colombia ===
In March 2010, a $28-million contract for Hermes 450 UAVs was suspended by the Colombian government after media reports based on anonymous letters alleged that Colombian officials had been bribed.<ref name="ynetcol">{{cite news |last1=Sikuler |first1=Naaman |date=July 23, 2010 |title=World divided between IAI, Elbit – Israel Business, Ynetnews |newspaper=Ynetnews |publisher=Ynetnews.com |url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3923979,00.html |access-date=July 24, 2010}}</ref><ref name="tiempo">{{cite web |title=Israel investiga saboteo de venta a Colombia de aviones – Noticias de Justicia en Colombia |url=http://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/justicia/ARTICULO-WEB-PLANTILLA_NOTA_INTERIOR-7401437.html |access-date=July 24, 2010 |publisher=Eltiempo.Com}}</ref> The Israeli Ministry of Defense investigated and found that the letters likely came from [[Israel Aerospace Industries]], a competitor that lost the tender.<ref name="ynetcol" /> The incident led to a review of the regulations governing overseas competition between Israeli defense companies.<ref name="ynetcol" />

=== Ethiopia ===
On December 6, 2017, the [[Citizen Lab]] reported that Ethiopian dissidents and journalists in the US, UK, and other countries were targeted by sophisticated commercial spyware, sold and operated by Cyberbit, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Marczak |first1=Bill |last2=Alexander |first2=Geoffrey |last3=McKune |first3=Sarah |last4=Scott-Railton |first4=John |last5=Deibert |first5=Ron |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Champing at the Cyberbit: Ethiopian Dissidents Targeted with New Commercial Spyware |url=https://citizenlab.ca/2017/12/champing-cyberbit-ethiopian-dissidents-targeted-commercial-spyware/ |language=en-US |access-date=2019-07-09 |website=The Citizen Lab}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Ethiopia: New Spate of Abusive Surveillance |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/12/06/ethiopia-new-spate-abusive-surveillance |access-date=2019-07-09 |website=Human Rights Watch |language=en}}</ref> Ronald Deibert, director of the Citizen Lab, said "the findings raised questions about the company's human rights due-diligence practices and processes for preventing misuse of its software."<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 6, 2017 |title=CORRECTED-Israeli firm's spyware used against Ethiopian dissidents -Canadian group |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/elbit-systems-ethiopia-rights-idAFL8N1O64D1 |access-date=2023-04-05}}</ref> In a reply to an inquiry from [[Human Rights Watch]] on the topic, Cyberbit did not deny selling this kind of technology, and rejected responsibility for its possible misuse on its customers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Cyberbit Solutions Response to Human Rights Watch |url=https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/12/06/cyberbit-solutions-response-human-rights-watch |access-date=2019-07-09 |website=Human Rights Watch |language=en}}</ref>

=== France ===
On June 19, 2011, Elbit announced that its subsidiary Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. was awarded a contract valued at approximately €5&nbsp;million to supply hundreds of units of its AN/PRC-684 [[Personal Locator Beacon]] to the [[Ministry of Armed Forces (France)|French Ministry of Defense]], equipping the [[French Air Force]], [[French Army|Army]], [[French Navy|Navy]] and DGA ([[Direction Générale de l'Armement]]).<ref name="francePLB2011">{{cite press release | url=http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1575276&highlight= | title=Elbit Systems' Elisra to Supply Personal Search and Rescue Locator Beacons to the French Ministry of Defense | publisher=Elbit Systems | date=June 19, 2011 | access-date=June 26, 2011}}</ref>

=== Germany ===
Elbit Systems bought the radio communication division of the former [[Telefunken]]. In 2020, it became Elbit Systems Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG. For the [[Bundeswehr|German military]], Elbit produces the [[E-LynX]] [[Software-defined radio|SDR radio system]], night vision and thermal imaging devices, and [[Directional Infrared Counter Measures|Directional Infrared Countermeasure]] (DIRCM) for the [[Airbus A400M Atlas|A400M]], radar warning receivers, and EW controllers for the [[Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion|CH-53GS]]/GE.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=October 2, 2020 |title=Telefunken Racoms ist nun Elbit Systems Deutschland |url=https://esut.de/2020/10/meldungen/23241/telefunken-racoms-ist-nun-elbit-systems-deutschland/ |access-date=2023-07-20 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref>

===Greece===
In May 2021, an agreement was reached after a [[government-to-government]] negotiation for the establishment of the [[International Flight Training Center, Kalamata|International Flight Training Center]] within the [[Kalamata International Airport|Kalamata Air Base]] premises in [[Kalamata]], Greece. The €1.375 billion deal includes a 22-year [[Public–private partnership|public-private partnership]] with Elbit Systems to modernize Greece's pilot training capabilities.<ref name="TimesDeal">{{cite web |date=2021-01-05 |title=Greece okays $1.68 billion defense deal with Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-okays-1-68-billion-defense-deal-with-israel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622183258/https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-okays-1-68-billion-defense-deal-with-israel/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=cv38aR3Roh.tKU9hqfKxO.11AXIcosZl7pn0gChHCqk-1719081178-0.0.1.1-4265 |archive-date=2024-06-22 |access-date=2025-01-19 |publisher=[[Times of Israel]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-17 |title=Deal signed with Israel for Kalamata flight training center {{!}} eKathimerini.com |url=https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1159548/deal-signed-with-israel-for-kalamata-flight-training-center/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120022630/https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1159548/deal-signed-with-israel-for-kalamata-flight-training-center/ |archive-date=2025-01-20 |access-date=2025-01-20 |publisher=[[Kathimerini]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Italy ===
On June 22, 2011, Elbit announced that it was awarded a three-year, US$15&nbsp;million contract by Elettronica S.p.A. to participate in a program to supply the ELT/572 DIRCM system for installation on various platforms of the [[Italian Air Force]], including the [[C130J]], [[C27J]] and [[AW101]].<ref name="italyAFparis2011">{{cite press release | url=http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1576824&highlight= | title=Elbit Systems to Supply DIRCM Systems to the Italian Air Force | publisher=Elbit Systems | date=June 22, 2011 | access-date=June 26, 2011 | archive-date=November 18, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118155257/http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1576824&highlight= | url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Japan ===
In March 2023, Elbit entered a strategic partnership with Itochu Aviation and Nippon Aircraft Supply. Itochu ended the partnership in February 2024 on advisement from Japan's foreign ministry following the [[ICJ]] provisional order in [[South Africa's genocide case against Israel]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 6, 2024 |title=Japan's Itochu cuts ties with Israel's Elbit Systems, citing ICJ ruling |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-japan-itochu-cuts-ties-israel-elbit-citing-icj |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Middle East Eye |language=en}}</ref>

===Philippines===
Elbit won its first contract in the Philippines for the supply of upgraded armored personnel carriers to the Philippine military in June 2014. The upgrade included 25-mm unmanned turrets, 12.7-mm remote controlled weapon stations (, and fire control systems for 90-mm turrets.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parameswaran |first=Prashanth |title=Philippines Gets New Artillery Systems from Israel |url=https://thediplomat.com/2017/06/philippines-gets-new-artillery-systems-from-israel/ |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Significant breakthrough for Elbit Systems in the Philippines: Elbit Systems Awarded an Approximately $20 Million Contract for the Supply of Upgraded APCs to the Philippines Armed Forces |url=http://ir.elbitsystems.com/news-releases/news-release-details/significant-breakthrough-elbit-systems-philippines-elbit-systems |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=Elbit Systems |language=en}}</ref> In 2015, the [[Armed Forces of the Philippines]] received 114 M113 tracked APCs from the United States,<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2017 |title=Report: Elbit Systems to Upgrade M113 APCs for Philippine Army {{!}} Israel Defense |url=https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/30544 |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=www.israeldefense.co.il |language=en}}</ref> with remote control weapons systems designed by Elbit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Interaksyon |date=October 19, 2017 |title=WATCH {{!}} Did China-supplied firearm take out Isnilon Hapilon, Omarkhayam Maute? |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/breaking-news/2017/10/19/104157/watch-which-china-supplied-firearm-took-out-isnilon-hapilon-omarkhayam-maute/ |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US}}</ref>

On October 23, 2020, Elbit won contracts to produce 18 Sabrah [[ASCOD]] Light Tanks and 10 [[Pandur II]] Tank Destroyers along with 1 ASCOD  2 Armored Command Vehicle, 1 ASCOD, and 2 Armored Recovery Vehicles, as well as another contract to supply 28 [[Iveco]] [[VBTP-MR Guarani]] APCs for the [[Philippine Army]]'s Light Tank and APC Acquisition Projects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Karen |title=Israel's Elbit Systems supplying light tanks, APCs to Philippine Army |url=https://www.mintfo.com/news/israels-elbit-systems-supplying-light-tanks-apcs-to-philippine-army/22961/}}</ref>

=== Romania ===
Elbit Systems' activities in Romania, which started in 1996, are primarily carried out through its wholly owned Romanian subsidiaries, Elbit Systeme S.A., A-E Electronics S.A, Elmet International SRL and Simultec SRL, which have approximately 400 employees.<ref name="herculesUpgradeRomania2011">{{cite press release |url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/125690/elbit-to-upgrade-romanian-c_130-transports.html | title=Elbit Systems to Upgrade Romanian Air Forces' C-130 Transport Aircraft Under Contract Valued at $18.6 Million | publisher=Elbit Systems Ltd. | date=May 24, 2011 | access-date=May 24, 2011}}</ref> On May 24, 2011, Elbit announced that its Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. Romanian subsidiary was awarded, in cooperation with other Romanian companies and led by the Romanian Aeronautical Industry, a four-year contract valued at approximately $18.6&nbsp;million to upgrade the [[Romanian Air Forces]]' [[C-130]] transport aircraft.<ref name="herculesUpgradeRomania2011" />

=== Sweden ===
On June 17, 2021, Elbit Systems announced the establishment of its Swedish subsidiary Elbit Systems Sweden.<ref>{{Cite press release |last=Systems |first=Elbit |title=Elbit Systems etablerar sig i Sverige |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/elbit-systems-etablerar-sig-i-sverige-858195317.html |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 13, 2022, Elbit Systems Sweden was awarded with a contract to supply combat management systems to the [[Royal Swedish Navy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2022 |title=Elbit Systems to supply Albatross CMS for Swedish Spårö Class MCM vessels |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/news/elbit-systems-albatross-cms/ |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Naval Technology |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Elbit Systems Sweden Awarded a Contract to Supply Combat Management Systems to the Royal Swedish Navy|url=https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-sweden-awarded-a-contract-to-supply-combat-management-systems-to-the-royal-swedish-navy/ |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=elbitsystems.com}}</ref> On January 24, 2023, Elbit Systems Sweden announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $48&nbsp;million to equip the [[Swedish Armed Forces]] with new mobile tactical communications stations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elbit Systems Awarded a $48 Million Contract to Supply Mobile Communication Shelters to the Swedish Armed Forces |url=https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-awarded-a-48-million-contract-to-supply-mobile-communication-shelters-to-the-swedish-armed-forces/ |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=elbitsystems.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Elbit Systems Sweden får uppdrag att leverera taktiska kommunikationslösningar värt ca 500 MSEK, #Elbit Systems |url=https://soff.se/medlemsnyhet/elbit-systems-sweden-far-uppdrag-att-leverera-taktiska-kommunikationslosningar-vart-ca-500-msek-elbit-systems/ |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=SOFF |date=January 24, 2023 |language=sv-SE}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=Swedish Army to get new mobile communications platforms |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/swedish-army-to-get-new-mobile-communications-platforms |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=Janes.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Svahn |first=Hannes |date=January 24, 2023 |title=Elbit Systems Sweden får uppdrag att leverera taktiska kommunikationslösningar värt cirka 500 MSEK |url=https://elbitsystems.se/aktuellt/elbit-systems-sweden-far-uppdrag-att-leverera-taktiska-kommunikationslosningar-vart-cirka-500-msek/ |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=Elbit Systems Sweden |language=sv-SE}}</ref> According to the contract, Elbit Systems Sweden is to develop and deliver two Technical High Mobility Shelter (THMS) variants, the RL HYTT 24A and RL HYTT 24B.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="auto1" />

===United Kingdom===
Elbit activities in the United Kingdom started in 1995, when it acquired 
'Alvis UAV Engines Limited' from [[Alvis plc]].<ref name=FG>{{Cite news |title=Alvis Acquired |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/alvis-acquired/15835.article |date=June 19, 1995 |work=[[FlightGlobal]]}}</ref> A company that was founded in 1992 by engineer David Garside, to develop [[Wankel engine]]s for use in UAVs.<ref name=UST>{{Cite journal |title=Dossier – AIE 225CS UAV rotary – Background |journal=Unmanned Systems Technology|url=https://www.ust-media.com/ust-magazine/UST007/54/#zoom=z|page=54 |issue=April/May 2016}}</ref> Garside has been developing Wankel engines since the late 1960s for [[BSA motorcycles]] and later [[Norton Motorcycle Company]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://thevintagent.com/2011/11/03/a-short-history-of-wankel-motorcycles/ |title=A Short History of Wankel Motorcycles |date=November 3, 2011 |website=The Vintagent |last=d'Orléans |first=Paul}}</ref> and had the idea of using the engines originally developed for motorcycles, for UAV's that required small but powerful source of power.<ref name=UST /> Elbit, through its subsidiary 'Silver Arrow', was the company's only major customer when it was acquired.<ref name=FG /><ref name=ben>{{Cite news |title=30 Years Later, Israel's 'Central Project' Finally Revealed: Drones |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2022-07-21/ty-article/.highlight/30-years-later-israels-central-project-finally-revealed-drones/00000182-1d0a-d0da-a583-fd8e50bd0000 |last=Benn |first=Aluf |date=July 21, 2022 |work=[[Haaretz]]}}</ref> Since then the company has become a major global supplier of UAV Engines.<ref name=ben />

Its subsidiary 'Elbit Systems UK Ltd.' was incorporated on September 24, 2004, as a holding company for Elbit's activities in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |title=ELBIT SYSTEMS UK LIMITED Company number 05241591 |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05241591 |website=[[Companies House]] |access-date=May 16, 2022}}</ref> The company was incorporated after Elbit and French company [[Thales Group]] won a tender (code-named "Watchkeeper program") to supply the [[British Army]] with unmanned aerial vehicles.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Frisch |first1=Felix |title=Elbit Systems to provide UAVs for UK Watchkeeper program |url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-816473 |newspaper=Globes|date=July 20, 2004}}</ref> The tender condition included a requirement to set up a local manufacturing facility for the program.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Alon |first1=Ido |title=Elbit and Thales Enter Final Phase of $1.3 Billion British Tender |url=https://www.haaretz.com/1.4859078 |work=[[Haaretz]] |date=February 11, 2003}}</ref> Therefore, at the end of 2005, a joint venture company was established with the Thales Group. The joint venture, named UAV Tactical Systems Ltd (U-TacS), was based in [[Leicester]] and manufactured the [[Watchkeeper WK450]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Elbit-Thales joint venture U-TacS gets $500m order |url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1000023254 |newspaper=[[Globes (newspaper)|Globes]] |date=October 30, 2005}}</ref> A flight testing facility was also set up at [[ParcAberporth]] in Wales.<ref>{{cite news |title=Elbit Hermes makes first flight of large UAV in UK |url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1000009850 |newspaper=[[Globes (newspaper)|Globes]] |date=September 8, 2005}}</ref>

In 2007, Elbit acquired Ferranti Technologies, based in [[Oldham|Oldham, Greater Manchester]], a company that was part of the historic [[Ferranti]] group and provided solutions in the aerospace and defence markets.<ref name="avtoday-ferranti">{{cite news|url=http://www.aviationtoday.com/pressreleases/14288.html|title=Elbit Systems Acquires the UK Company Ferranti Technologies for GBP15 Million (US$31 Million)|date=July 26, 2007|work=Aviation Today|access-date=April 30, 2010|archive-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923181137/http://www.aviationtoday.com/pressreleases/14288.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Following the [[2014 Gaza War]], activists from [[Palestine Action]] and other groups began protesting outside Ferranti's factory, primarily against Elbit's production of various bombs and other military technology used by the Israeli Air Force and resulting in Palestinian casualties.<ref name="novara">{{cite news |last1=Brown |first1=Rivkah |date=January 11, 2022 |title=After Years of Campaigning Against an Israeli Weapons Factory, It Was Direct Action That Shut It Down |publisher=[[Novara Media]] |url=https://novaramedia.com/2022/01/11/after-years-of-campaigning-against-an-israeli-weapons-factory-it-was-direct-action-that-shut-it-down/}}</ref> Activists particularly cited Elbit's production of the Hermes drone, which was involved in the deaths of at least four Palestinian children.<ref name="the intercept" />

In February 2016, Affinity Flying Services Limited, a joint venture between Elbit and [[KBR (company)|Kellog, Brown and Root]], was awarded a £500{{Nbsp}}million contract to manage the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) program for the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] to deliver aircrew training for over an 18-year period.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 11, 2016 |title=Elbit JV wins $713m UK flight training deal |newspaper=[[Globes (newspaper)|Globes]] |url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-elbit-jv-wins-713m-uk-flight-training-deal-1001099941}}</ref>

During the [[2021 Israel–Palestine crisis]], on May 19, 2021, four members of Palestine Action dressed in red [[boiler suits]] and climbed onto the roof of an Elbit Systems-owned drone factory in Meridian Business Park, [[Leicester]].<ref name="bbc">{{cite news |date=May 25, 2021 |title=Leicester pro-Palestinian drone factory protest ends after six days |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-57243045 |access-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bedford |first1=Corey |date=May 24, 2021 |title=Palestine Action breaks into drone factory during protest |language=en |work=LeicestershireLive |url=https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/palestine-action-protesters-break-leicester-5450737}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Elbit protest: Pro-Palestine activists 'shut down' drone factory |language=en |work=Al Jazeera |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/21/pro-palestine-activists-shut-down-uk-drone-factory |access-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref> The [[Occupation (protest)|occupation]] lasted 6 days, and a total of 10 arrests were made for [[Criminal conspiracy|conspiracy]] to commit criminal damage and aggravated [[trespass]].<ref name="bbc" /> Palestine Action group has staged similar occupations of Elbit Systems sites in [[Bristol]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cork |first1=Tristan |date=April 13, 2021 |title=Protesters target Israeli arms company in Bristol |language=en |work=BristolLive |url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/protesters-target-israeli-arms-company-5295356 |access-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref> [[Oldham]] in collaboration with [[Extinction Rebellion]],<ref>{{cite news |date=February 1, 2021 |title=Elbit: Activists stage protest at Oldham weapons factory |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-55891683 |access-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Rielly |first1=Bethany |date=February 1, 2021 |title=XR joins forces with Palestinian rights activists to shut down Israeli arms factory in Oldham |language=en |work=[[Morning Star (British newspaper)|Morning Star]] |url=https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/xr-joins-forces-palestinian-rights-activists-shut-down-israeli-arms-factory%C2%A0-oldham |access-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Extinction Rebellion and Palestine Action activists protest Israeli-linked firm |work=Jewish News |url=https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/extinction-rebellion-and-palestine-action-activists-protest-israeli-linked-firm/ |access-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref> and [[Tamworth, Staffordshire|Tamworth]]<ref>{{cite news |author=TJAmedia.uk |date=May 25, 2021 |title=Palestine Action Protest of Elite KL Tamworth May 2021 |publisher=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7tJCvDo1Ws |access-date=May 29, 2021}}</ref> in collaboration with [[Animal Rebellion]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Knowles |first1=Justin |date=March 16, 2021 |title=Palestine Action and Animal Rebellion Shut Tamworth Factory |work=Tamworth Informed |url=https://www.tamworthinformed.co.uk/elitekl/ |url-status=dead |access-date=May 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527134655/https://www.tamworthinformed.co.uk/elitekl/ |archive-date=May 27, 2021}}</ref>

Elbit sold its Ferranti subsidiary in 2022 for £9{{Nbsp}}million, approximately £6{{Nbsp}}million less than it had purchased it for fifteen years prior. Activists attributed the sale to their years-long [[direct action]] campaign against Elbit's presence in Oldham.<ref name="novara" />

Elbit opened an advanced manufacturing and development facility in Bristol in July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiNardo |first=Georgina |date=2023-07-19 |title=Elbit Systems opens R&D, manufacturing facility in Britain |url=https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2023/07/19/elbit-systems-opens-rd-manufacturing-facility-in-britain/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref> As of 2023, Elbit has multiple UK subsidiaries across sixteen sites in the country, with more than 680 employees.<ref>{{cite news |title=About us |publisher=Elbit Systems UK limited |url=https://www.elbitsystems-uk.com/about-us/vision-mission |access-date=2023-11-22}}</ref> Beginning in October, when the [[Gaza war]] began, several Elbit factories were protested by activists with Palestine Action. At the Instro Precision Factory in [[Sandwich, Kent]], more than 100 people blocked the entrances. In [[Leicester]], several activists climbed on the roof of the Howmet Fastening Systems factory, and a single protester chained themself to the entrance of the U-TacS factory.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rosane |first1=Olivia |date=October 27, 2023 |title='Stop Arming Israel': Protesters Target Weapons Makers Supplying the Gaza Bombardment |work=Common Dreams |url=https://www.commondreams.org/news/protesters-target-israel-weapons-makers |access-date=October 29, 2023}}</ref>

In 2024, Elbit announced the sale of the 'Elite KL' factory in [[Tamworth, Staffordshire|Tamworth]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bir |first=Burak |date=March 28, 2024 |title=Israeli arms company Elbit 'forced to sell’ Tamworth factory in UK |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/israeli-arms-company-elbit-forced-to-sell-tamworth-factory-in-uk/3177877 |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=AA}}</ref>

In September 2024, the London headquarters of [[APCO Worldwide]] was targeted by [[Palestine Action]] over its representation of the UK interests of Elbit Systems.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gbnews.com/news/pro-palestine-protesters-apco-worldwide-london-israel-weapons |title=Pro-Palestine activists descend on London as vandals target ANOTHER building with red paint amid Israel weapons row |website=gbnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/palestine-action-activists-blockade-and-spray-paint-lobbyists-for-israeli-arms-firm |title=Palestine Action activists blockade and spray paint lobbyists for Israeli arms firm |work=morningstaronline.co.uk}}</ref>

===United States===
Elbit owns several companies in the United States through its American subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America (ESA). ESA operates under a special security agreement with a [[proxy board]], allowing it to function independently and separately from its parent company.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elbitsystems.com/page-category/about-us/|title=Business Overview|website=elbitsystems.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/elbit-systems-of-america-completes-acquisition-of-sparton-corporation-301262623.html|title=Elbit Systems of America Completes Acquisition of Sparton Corporation|publisher=Elbit Systems of America|via=PR Newswire}}</ref> Elbit Systems of America (ESA) is incorporated in Delaware.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elbit-systems-of-america-celebrates-25-years-as-an-american-company-629886593.html|title=Elbit Systems of America Celebrates 25 Years as an American company|publisher=Elbit Systems of America|via=PR Newswire}}</ref> In 2022, Elbit Systems reported having 3,675 US-based employees.<ref name=":1" />

In 2014, Elbit Systems won a two-year, $12.7&nbsp;million contract for the supply and provision of Apache Aviator Integrated Helmets for the [[US Army]] helicopter fleet.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-elbit-systems-contract-idUSKCN0I106Q20141012 Israel's Elbit Systems wins U.S. Army helmet contract]. [[Reuters]], October 12, 2014</ref> On March 22, 2018, Elbit Systems and [[Universal Avionics]] announced that Elbit would be "completing the acquisition of the privately owned U.S. company Universal Avionics Systems Corporation [UASC] through an asset acquisition agreement."{{Quote without source|date=December 2022}} In 2019, Elbit Systems purchased the night vision business of [[Harris Corporation]] for $350{{Nbsp}}million. The purchase was conditional on Harris Corporation's merger with [[L3 Technologies]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solomon |first=Shoshanna |title=Elbit to buy US night vision firm for $350 million in bid to boost US activities |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/elbit-to-buy-us-night-vision-firm-for-350-million-in-bid-to-boost-us-activities/ |access-date=2019-12-04 |website=The Times of Israel |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Harris NV buy">{{cite web |date=February 6, 2015 |title=Second Course Of Last Supper? Harris To Buy Exelis |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2015/02/second-course-of-last-supper-harris-to-buy-exelis/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516103305/https://breakingdefense.com/2015/02/second-course-of-last-supper-harris-to-buy-exelis/ |archive-date=May 16, 2020 |access-date=April 7, 2022 |website=Breaking Defense}}</ref> In April 2019, Elbit Systems announced that it had partnered with DA-Group to produce and advertise its anti-jamming devices for [[Satellite navigation|global navigation satellite systems]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elbit, DA-Group to offer GNSS immune technology – DB – Digital Battlespace – Shephard Media |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/elbit-da-group-offer-gnss-immune-technology/ |access-date=2019-11-19 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}</ref>

In response to the [[Gaza war]], protesters chained themselves to the entrance of Elbit's office in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts]], on October 12.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fortin |first1=Matt |date=October 12, 2023 |title=Protestors demonstrate at Cambridge office |work=NBC10 Boston |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/protestors-demonstrate-at-israeli-defense-companys-cambridge-office/3158474/ |access-date=October 29, 2023}}</ref> Later that month, protesters from [[Palestine Action US]] claimed to have completely shut down the company's operations in an incident resulting in nine arrests.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Martha |last=McHardy |date=October 31, 2023 |title=Pro-Palestine activists claim to have shut down arms company that supplies Israel |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/elbit-systems-protest-boston-palestine-b2438583.html |access-date=2023-11-22 |work=The Independent}}</ref> The Cambridge office closed in August 2024 following weekly protests.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tannenbaum |first=Stella |date=August 30, 2024 |title=Following pro-Palestinian protests, Israeli defense contractor branch moves from Cambridge office - The Boston Globe |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/30/business/elbit-israel-palestinian-protests/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Boston Globe |language=en-US}}</ref>

In November 2023, three protesters were arrested for vandalism at an Elbit location in [[Merrimack, New Hampshire]].<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=November 20, 2023 |title=3 arrested for vandalism during pro-Palestine protest in Merrimack |url=https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/3-arrested-for-vandalism-during-pro-palestine-protest-in-merrimack/article_8c07c301-bdd1-590e-892b-cc7ca3a32a40.html |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=UnionLeader.com |language=en}}</ref> According to an [[NBC News]] report, the "Merrimack Fire Department was also called to the scene due to a report of smoke coming from the roof [...] at least one of the main lobby doors had been locked shut with a bicycle lock."<ref>[https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-arrested-following-pro-palestine-protest-at-elbit-systems-in-nh/3197073/ 3 arrested following pro-Palestine protest at Elbit Systems in NH], NBC News Boston, November 20, 2023, [https://web.archive.org/web/20231120211555/https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-arrested-following-pro-palestine-protest-at-elbit-systems-in-nh/3197073/ Archive]</ref> Elbit's institutional shareholders were also subject to pro-Palestine protests with demands for companies targeted, including [[BNY Mellon]] and [[JPMorgan Chase]], to divest from the company and sell their stock in the Israeli defense company.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garland |first=Alex |title=Pro-Palestine Protest Blocks BNY Mellon Building Over Investments in Israeli Defense Contractor |url=https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/01/25/79358018/pro-palestine-protest-blocks-bny-mellon-garage-downtown |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=The Stranger |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=LeDuc |first=Olivia |last2=Waldron |first2=Sofia |date=2024-01-25 |title=BDS Boston protests in Harvard Square over Chase Bank’s investment in Elbit Systems |url=https://berkeleybeacon.com/bds-boston-protests-in-harvard-square-over-chase-banks-investment-in-elbit-systems/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=The Berkeley Beacon}}</ref>

==== Locations ====
{{Incomplete list|date=November 2023}}
*[[Talladega, Alabama]]: IEI (formerly International Enterprises, Inc.)
*[[San Jose, California]]: VSI
**VSI is a joint venture with [[Rockwell Collins]] (formerly known as Vision Systems International). Elbit and Rockwell Collins each own 50%
*[[Tallahassee, Florida]]: Talla-Com
*[[Merrimack, New Hampshire]]: Kollsman Inc. 
**Originally founded in 1928 by [[Paul Kollsman]], Kollsman is a subcontractor to [[Boeing]] on [[SBInet]], a security system for the US–Mexico border developed for the United States [[Department of Homeland Security]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Goldman |first=Laura |date=October 15, 2006 |title=Israeli technology to keep US borders safe |publisher=Israel21c |url=http://www.israel21c.org/bin/en.jsp?enDispWho=Articles%5El1450&enPage=BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enVersion=0&enZone=Technology |url-status=dead |access-date=April 11, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928042555/http://www.israel21c.org/bin/en.jsp?enDispWho=Articles%5El1450&enPage=BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enVersion=0&enZone=Technology |archive-date=September 28, 2007}}</ref>
*[[Fort Mill, South Carolina]]: UAS Dynamics
**UAS Dynamics was originally a 50–50 joint venture with [[General Dynamics]] (GD) Armament and Technical Products. On December 1, 2011, Elbit purchased GD's 50% share)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1635267&highlight=|title=Elbit – Investor Relations -Press Releases}}</ref>
*[[Fort Worth, Texas]]: EFW
**EFW manufactures components for the [[F-16]], [[V-22]], and [[Bradley Fighting Vehicle]], among other programs. It was initially the electronics manufacturing facility for [[General Dynamics]] operations in Fort Worth; when GD sold its aviation business to [[Lockheed Martin]], the latter was not interested in the facility which it then sold to Elbit.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 2, 2001 |title=EFW acquires helmet-mounted display product line from Honeywell |newspaper=Military & Aerospace Electronics |url=http://prod.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2001/01/efw-acquires-helmet-mounted-display-product-line-from-honeywell.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714140528/http://prod.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2001/01/efw-acquires-helmet-mounted-display-product-line-from-honeywell.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012}}</ref>
*[[San Antonio]], Texas: [[M7 Aerospace]], formerly [[Fairchild Aircraft|Fairchild Dornier Aviation]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Elbit – Investor Relations -Press Releases |url=http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1507876&highlight= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204182128/http://ir.elbitsystems.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61849&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1507876&highlight= |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2011}}</ref> 
*[[McLean, Virginia]]: Innovative Concepts, Inc. (ICI)
**ICI was purchased in November 2008 from [[Herley Industries]]<ref>{{cite web |date=November 11, 2008 |title=Herley Industries, Inc. Sells Innovative Concepts, Inc. ('ICI') |url=http://www.herley.com/index.cfm?act=displaynews&prs=303 |access-date=July 1, 2010 |work=Herley News}}</ref>
*[[Roanoke, Virginia]]: night vision division of Harris
**This was purchased by Elbit on September 15, 2019.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}