Elbit Systems, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, electronic warfare suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems and radios.
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Elbit Systems' shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
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Elbit Systems was founded in 1966 by Elron Electronic Industries, which combined the existing expertise within the Israel Ministry of Defense-Research Institute in special computer design with Elron's experience in electronic product design, manufacture and management .
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North Macedonia – In February 2004 Elbit Systems System started modernization of 4 helicopters in Air Base Petrovec for Macedonian Air Force with equipment for flight and combat in night environments.
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In 2007, Elbit Systems acquired Ferranti Technologies, based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, a company that was part of the historic Ferranti group and provides engineering, manufacturing and product support to the aerospace and defence markets.
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On 19 May 2021, during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, four members of the Palestine Action group dressed in red boiler suits climbed onto the roof of an Elbit Systems-owned drone factory in Meridian Business Park, Leicester.
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In January 2011, Elbit Systems announced that it had bought two more Brazilian companies: Ares Aeroespecial e Defesa, and Periscopio Equipamentos Optronicos.
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Philippines – Elbit Systems won its first contract in the Philippines for the supply of upgraded armored personnel carriers to the Philippine military back in June 2014.
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In March 2010, a Swedish pension fund not wanting to be associated with companies which in its opinion are violating international treaties, boycotted Elbit Systems for being involved in constructing the Israeli West Bank barrier.
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