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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
- Website
- www.elbitsystems.com
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Approximate ownership by holder. Indexed holders link to their records.
| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Federmann Enterprises Ltd. | Ordinary shares | 41.5% |
Contracts19
- ContractAdvanced Airborne Munitions Supply — Israel MODTwo contracts totaling ~$260M for Elbit Systems to supply advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense.
- ContractMulti-Domain Defense Solutions Contract — Undisclosed European Country$1.635B contract for Elbit Systems to deliver precision-strike, ISTAR/EW, night-vision, and C4ISR digitalization solutions to an undisclosed European country over 5 years.
- ContractENVG-B Production Delivery Order — US Army$212M delivery order for Elbit Systems of America to continue production of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) for the US Army through 2028.
- ContractBiNOD Development/Production Award — US Army$450.6M firm-fixed-price contract for Elbit Systems of America to develop and produce Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD) systems for the US Army, one of three parallel awards (with L3Harris and Photonis Defense) totaling ~$1.27-1.3B.
- ContractIron Fist APS Follow-On — US Army Bradley IFV28M follow-on contract (third order, after a May 2024 7M order and a later 2024 27M order) for Elbit Systems to supply Iron Fist Active Protection System for US Army Bradley IFVs, subcontracted through prime General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
- ContractIron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets$150M contract for Elbit Systems' Iron Fist Active Protection System to be integrated onto European NATO CV90 infantry fighting vehicle fleets, via prime BAE Systems Hägglunds. Buyer nation(s) not disclosed. Follows a September 2025 live-fire demo intercepting 120mm KE APFSDS rounds. Distinct from the separate US Army Bradley Iron Fist contract (different platform, different prime, different customer).
- ContractPULS Rocket Artillery — Germany7M tri-government (Netherlands-Israel-Germany) deal for Elbit's PULS rocket artillery system for the German Bundeswehr, delivered in cooperation with KNDS Deutschland.
- ContractIron Beam High-Power Laser System — Israel MOD~$200M contract for Elbit Systems to supply the Iron Beam high-power laser air-defense system to the Israel Ministry of Defense.
- ContractMulti-System Defense Electronics Supply — Undisclosed African Country$240M two-year contract for Elbit Systems to supply an array of defense electronic systems (DIRCM, missile warning systems, radio/comms, land systems, mini-UAS, helicopter upgrade) to an undisclosed African country.
- ContractHelicopter EW/DIRCM Self-Protection — Undisclosed APAC Country75M contract for Elbit Systems to supply helicopter electronic-warfare/DIRCM self-protection systems to an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country.
- ContractMulti-Domain Combat Networked Warfare — Undisclosed APAC Country48M contract for Elbit Systems to supply multi-domain combat networked warfare capabilities to an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country.
- ContractExtensive Military Modernization — Undisclosed European Country$1.4B contract for Elbit Systems to deliver an extensive military modernization package (uncrewed systems, land electronic warfare, precision munitions, electro-optics, software-defined radio) to an undisclosed European customer.
- ContractPULS Rocket Artillery — Greece50M contract for Elbit's PULS rocket artillery system for the Hellenic Armed Forces. Award month confirmed (April 2026); exact day not disclosed in sources.
- ContractNaval Remote Weapon Stations — Undisclosed APAC Navy73M contract for Elbit Systems to supply naval remote weapon control systems (RCWS) to an undisclosed Asia-Pacific navy/coast guard. Award month confirmed (September 2018); exact day not disclosed.
- ContractHermes 900 UAV Supply — Undisclosed Asian Country00M, 5-year contract for Elbit Systems to supply Hermes 900 UAVs to an undisclosed Asian customer. Award month confirmed (March 2021); exact day not disclosed.
- ContractHermes 900 UAV Supply and Training — Undisclosed International Customer2M, 2-year contract for Elbit Systems to supply Hermes 900 UAVs and training to an undisclosed international customer.
- ContractHermes 900/450 Upgrades — Latin American Customers0M combined contracts for Elbit Systems to upgrade Hermes 900/450 UAVs for two undisclosed Latin American customers.
- ContractTiger MKII and MBombe Armored Vehicles — Ecuador$65M contract for Elbit Systems to supply 137 Tiger MKII vehicles and MBombe armored vehicles to the Ecuadorian Army.
- ContractMerkava Tank Upgrades — Israel MOD$210M (six-year term) contracts for Elbit Systems to upgrade Israel's Merkava main battle tanks for the Israel Ministry of Defense — renewal of the fleet's electronic assemblies, AI-enhanced electro-optical sights, spare parts, and maintenance and support services — announced November 2025.
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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