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Elbit Systems

Israeli defense-electronics prime specializing in UAVs, C4ISR, electro-optics, and land systems, publicly traded on NASDAQ and TASE (ESLT).

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israeli international defense-technology company founded in 1966 as Elbit Computers Ltd. by Elron Electronic Industries in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Defense, headquartered in Haifa, Israel. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates a broad portfolio of defense and homeland-security systems spanning unmanned aircraft systems, C4ISR, electro-optics, electronic warfare and signal intelligence, precision-guided munitions, avionics, and land systems, with operations in more than 25 countries. Elbit is Israel's largest defense contractor, publicly traded on both Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker ESLT. For fiscal year 2025 the company reported revenues of approximately $7.94 billion and an order backlog of $28.1 billion, employing roughly 20,000 people worldwide, including about 3,200 in the United States.

Overview

Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
1966
Employees
20000+
Total funding
Public
Stage
Public
Status
public
Domains
UAVs, C4ISR, Electro-optics, Land and artillery systems

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Cap table1

Approximate ownership by holder. Indexed holders link to their records.

HolderInstrumentOwnership
Federmann Enterprises Ltd.
Ordinary shares
41.5%

Contracts19

Programs1

Frequently asked

What does Elbit Systems do?
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israeli international defense-technology company founded in 1966 as Elbit Computers Ltd. by Elron Electronic Industries in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Defense, headquartered in Haifa, Israel. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates a broad portfolio of defense and homeland-security systems spanning unmanned aircraft systems, C4ISR, electro-optics, electronic warfare and signal intelligence, precision-guided munitions, avionics, and land systems, with operations in more than 25 countries. Elbit is Israel's largest defense contractor, publicly traded on both Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker ESLT. For fiscal year 2025 the company reported revenues of approximately $7.94 billion and an order backlog of $28.1 billion, employing roughly 20,000 people worldwide, including about 3,200 in the United States.
Where is Elbit Systems headquartered?
Elbit Systems is headquartered in Haifa, Israel and was founded in 1966.
What does Elbit Systems specialize in?
Elbit Systems works across UAVs, C4ISR, Electro-optics, Land and artillery systems.
Does Elbit Systems hold government contracts?
Defense Tech Atlas links Elbit Systems to 19 government contracts and 1 program.

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    FY2025 revenue ~$7.94B and order backlog of $28.1B; 20,000+ employees; listed on NASDAQ/TASE as ESLT

    Nasdaq: Elbit Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
    Verified2026-03-17
  2. 2

    Elbit Systems FY2025 audited results and $28.1B backlog (SEC Form 6-K)

    U.S. SEC (EDGAR): Elbit Systems Ltd — Form 6-K FY2025 Q4
    Verified2026-03-17
  3. 3

    Federmann Enterprises Ltd. holds 19,318,508 ordinary shares (41.5% of 46,508,933 shares outstanding), including 3,836,458 shares via Heris Aktiengesellschaft; Michael Federmann controls the vote

    SEC Filing: Elbit Systems Form 20-F FY2025, Item 7 (Major Shareholders)
    Verified2026-03-05
  4. 4

    Elbit Systems was founded in 1966 as Elbit Computers Ltd. by Elron Electronic Industries in partnership with Israel's Ministry of Defense; today operates in 25+ countries

    Wikipedia: Elbit Systems
    Verified2026-07-20