Last updated 2026-06-18
- Went public, Jan 1996
- Acquired Bluewhite, May 2026
- Acquired Sparton Corporation for $380M, Apr 2021
Total raised
$727.0M
Stage
Public
Founded
1965
Headcount
500+
HQ
Haifa, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense technology company based in Haifa with a global presence. It operates across air, land, sea, cyber, and homeland security sectors. The company employs around 20,000 people worldwide.
Its main products include unmanned aerial systems (such as Hermes and Skylark), precision munitions, electronic warfare systems, C4ISR solutions, advanced naval and land systems, and virtual reality-based training platforms.
Elbit Systems has recently secured significant contracts like the U.S. Army’s Iron Fist active protection system and the PULS rocket launcher. The company also actively promotes environmental and social governance initiatives.
Q&A
- What was Elbit Systems' most recent acquisition?
- In May 2026, Elbit Systems acquired Bluewhite.
- What was Elbit Systems' most recent public offering?
- Elbit Systems had a public offering in May 2025, raising $512,000,000 on NASDAQ.
- What was a significant contract Elbit Systems was awarded in April 2026?
- In April 2026, Elbit Systems was awarded contracts totaling approximately $200 million for the supply of advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense.
- What was a notable contract Elbit Systems secured in January 2026?
- In January 2026, Elbit Systems was awarded a $228 million follow-on contract to provide the Iron Fist APS for U.S. Army Bradley IFV upgrades.
- What was a key contract Elbit Systems secured in December 2025?
- In December 2025, Elbit Systems' PULS rocket artillery system was selected by the Hellenic Armed Forces.
- What was a significant contract Elbit Systems secured in July 2025?
- In July 2025, Elbit Systems was awarded a $260 million contract to supply DIRCM Self-Protection Systems for Germany's A400M aircraft fleet.
- What was a major contract Elbit Systems was awarded in May 2026?
- In May 2026, Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.4 billion for extensive military modernization programs for a European customer.
- What was a significant contract Elbit Systems of America was awarded in May 2026?
- In May 2026, Elbit Systems of America was awarded a $212 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for Enhanced Night Vision Goggle - Binocular systems.
- What was a notable contract Elbit Systems secured in February 2026?
- In February 2026, Elbit Systems was awarded contracts valued at approximately $435 million for advanced defense systems from an unnamed international customer.
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Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
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External links
| Website | elbitsystems.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/elbitsystems | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/ElbitSystemsLtd |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Elbit Systems Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965-1 |
| Employees (exact) | 20000 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewhite | 2026-05 | |
| Sparton Corporation | 2021-04 | $380.0M |
| BAE Systems | 2021-04 | $31.0M |
| Harris Night Vision | 2019-04 | $350.0M |
| Israel Military Industries | 2018-11 | $522.0M |
| Universal Avionics | 2018-03 | |
| Ashot Ashkelon | 2018-03 | $500.0M |
| CellEra | 2015-03 | — |
| C4 Security | 2011-06 | — |
| Elisra | 2011-02 | $137.5M |
| Soltam Systems | 2010-10 | |
| Tadiran Communication | 2008-07 |
| Type | Date | Exchange | Ticker | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05 | $512.0M | |||
| 2019-04 | $185.0M | |||
| 1996-01 | $30.0M |