Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest defense contractor, discussed selling over $1 billion in military equipment to the UAE, including drones and aircraft. The UAE requested $180 million in drones after a 2022 Houthi missile attack and later explored $1.3 billion for 45 aircraft. Improved military ties since the 2020 Abraham Accords and U.S. support for the deal are highlighted.

Leaked emails reveal Israel's Elbit Systems discussed selling advanced Hermes 900 drones and SkyEye sensors to the UAE following a 2022 Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi. The $225m deal, described as urgent, aimed to enhance UAE surveillance capabilities after a missile and drone strike targeting oil infrastructure and an airport. The UAE normalized relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords in 2020.

Leaked documents suggest Elbit Systems was in discussions to sell advanced drones to the UAE. The Gulf state requested six strategic surveillance systems following a 2022 Houthi attack, but it remains unclear if the sales were finalized.

The Gaza genocide since October 2023, which has killed over 73,000 Palestinians, is described as a historic turning point exposing the Zionist project as a settler-colonial enterprise rooted in ethnic cleansing and apartheid. Pro-Palestinian protests accuse Elbit Systems of supplying Israel with weaponry for its war on Gaza.

Amnesty International reported that India shipped 2,596 consignments of arms, ammunition, and military components to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, including parts for drones and artillery shells. The report claims these shipments likely underestimated India's contribution to Israel's military supply chain during the Gaza conflict.

Five protesters convicted of damaging a Barclays bank branch in Burnley face potential terror sentencing despite jurors not being informed of the possibility. The case references a prior ruling where four Palestine Action activists were labeled terrorists for similar actions targeting an Israeli arms company.

Five Palestine Action activists face potential terrorist sentencing after being convicted for damaging a Barclays Bank branch in Burnley. They caused £212,000 in damage during a protest targeting the bank's shares in Israeli weapons firm Elbit Systems.

William Plastow, a defendant accused of involvement in a Palestine Action raid on an Israeli-owned arms factory, stated he missed the last year of his mother's life while held on remand. He was arrested in August 2024 and spent 18 months in custody before being granted bail for four days to be with his mother, who died of terminal cancer.

William Plastow, a defendant in a Palestine Action case, was held on remand for 18 months and missed the final year of his mother’s life before being granted bail to be with her. He faces criminal damage charges related to a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Filton, near Bristol, but was acquitted of violent disorder.

Elbit Systems proposes converting commercial ships into drone bases using its Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, offering naval forces a cost-effective alternative to traditional aircraft carriers. The system aims to provide extended maritime surveillance, targeting regions like Japan, Denmark, and Germany, while addressing Israel’s offshore security needs.

A defendant in a Palestine Action case described her arrest as 'horrifying' and stated that she and co-defendants still have PTSD. The group, including Hannah Davidson and six others, faces charges of violent disorder and criminal damage for a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol. One defendant, William Plastow, was acquitted of violent disorder but remains charged with criminal damage.

Hannah Davidson and seven others face charges of violent disorder and criminal damage in connection with a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol. They are charged under 'joint enterprise' for coordinating the break-in, while one defendant was acquitted of violent disorder charges.

Elbit Systems supplied Israel's Tzayad digital army programme, which identified 850,000 targets in real time across Gaza and Lebanon wars between 7 October and the end of 2025. The system detected approximately 1,000 potential targets daily during the first two years of the conflicts.

Elbit Systems supplied Israel's Tzayad digital army programme, which detected 850,000 targets in real time across Gaza and Lebanon war theatres between October 7 and the end of 2025. The system identified approximately 1,000 potential targets daily during the first two years of the conflicts.

Police arrested 14 activists in London after they staged a protest outside New Scotland Yard, urging officers to join the proscribed group Palestine Action. The arrests occurred under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act, which criminalizes inviting support for banned organizations.

Activists from the Palestine Action group were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 4 years and 8 months to 7 years and 8 months for damaging Elbit Systems' UK factory during a 2024 protest. The UK government labeled the sentences as connected to 'terrorism,' but the jury convicted the activists solely on charges of criminal damage and grievous bodily harm without intent.

The UK Court of Appeal upheld the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, citing its support for violence. The group, which targeted Israel-linked defense companies like Elbit Systems, had challenged the ban, arguing it violated free speech, but the court ruled the prohibition proportionate.

Maersk has not altered its Middle East operations despite the US-Iran agreement, stating it is too early to assess the pact's impact. A report by rights groups claims the company continues transporting weapons components to Israel’s Elbit Systems.

The UK Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling that found the government's ban on Palestine Action to be unlawful and discriminatory, deeming the proscription lawful and proportionate. The decision allows the ban, which criminalizes membership or support for the group with up to 14 years in prison, to remain in force.

An appeals court upheld the ban on the group Palestine Action, citing that its 'whole premise' is to cause damage to Elbit Systems and other companies operating in the UK.

Elbit Systems of Israel and Diehl Defence of Germany are collaborating on the SkyStriker project for Berlin. The deal includes local manufacturing and assembly in Germany to support sovereign capabilities and strengthen the German defense industry.

Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg, Brian Cox, and Steve Coogan, among 100 others, urged Judge Jeremy Johnson to drop terrorism charges against four Palestine activists. The activists, part of the Filton 25, broke into an Israeli arms manufacturer in Bristol and were charged with criminal damage.

Sally Rooney and 100 public figures warn against sentencing four Palestine activists as terrorists for damaging an Israeli arms factory in the UK. The activists, part of the Filton 25, face a 'terrorism connection' in sentencing despite not being charged under terrorism laws.

A report by the Palestinian Youth Movement and Oxfam Denmark alleges that Maersk continues shipping weapons components, including rifle parts and bomb casings, to Israel via Elbit Systems and IMI Systems, despite the company's denial. The shipment records, spanning 2023-2025, include materials from U.S. and Indian companies used in MK-84 bombs and 5.56 mm/7.62 mm rifle cartridges.

A judge in a Palestine Action trial refused to recuse himself from sentencing proceedings despite defendants' claims of bias. The judge, Justice Jeremy Johnson, is expected to add a 'terrorism connection' to the charges of four defendants, while legal experts and defense lawyers have criticized his conduct, including a controversial referral of a defense counsel for contempt.

A ban on Israeli government officials attending Eurosatory may negatively impact smaller firms, but major defense companies like Elbit Systems and Rafael plan to participate despite the restriction.

Elbit Systems reported soaring profits driven by increased global defense demand, with record order backlogs exceeding $30 billion as of March. The company highlighted strong sales of ammunition and munitions to Israel's military and European customers, with 71% of orders coming from international clients.

Protesters from Palestine Action could face terrorism charges after raiding an Israel-linked defence firm, resulting in a police officer's spine fracture. The incident has sparked concerns about protest violence and counter-terrorism laws. Protesters' actions may have serious legal repercussions.

Five activists are on trial in Germany after breaking into the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. The defendants' legal team plans to argue they were attempting to obstruct genocide through their actions.

Four Palestine Action activists were convicted of criminal damage for breaking into an Israeli defence firm's UK site and smashing property. The activists, including Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio, and Fatema Rajwani, were found guilty after a jury deliberated for over 14 hours. The break-in occurred at Elbit Systems' factory in Filton, near Bristol, on August 6, 2024.

Protesters in Portland are pushing the city to investigate Sightline Intelligence, a company that appears to supply drone tech to Israel's military. The company's AI-supported video technology is used in drones to interpret target movements. Activists argue that such sales violate UN arms agreements.

Protesters in Portland are pushing the city to investigate Sightline Intelligence, a company that appears to supply drone tech to Israel's military. The company's AI-supported tool is used in drones to interpret target movements. Activists argue that such sales violate UN arms agreements.

Sightline Intelligence, a Portland-based tech firm, has made shipments of AI targeting materials to Israeli military contractor Elbit Systems, sparking protests from activists. The shipments include hardware for a surveillance system used for target recognition. This has raised concerns about the company's involvement in potential attacks on civilians.

A Portland-based AI company, Sightline Intelligence, has shipped targeting technology to an Israeli drone maker, Elbit Systems, raising concerns about its potential use in military attacks. The shipments were made between 2024 and the present, with at least 10 deliveries confirmed. This development has sparked protests by activists in Portland.

Five European nationals, known as the 'Ulm Five,' are facing trial in Germany for allegedly raiding a site linked to Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. The activists are accused of targeting a weapons factory connected to the firm.

Five pro-Palestinian activists, including British, Irish, German, and Spanish citizens, face trial in Germany for an August 2023 attack on an Israeli arms factory in Ulm. Their families allege they are held in extreme prison conditions and warn of a 'showtrial' in the upcoming proceedings.

Pro-Palestine activists broke into a UK factory suspected of manufacturing drones for Israel’s military. The factory is linked to Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company.

Samuel Corner, a 23-year-old Palestine Action activist, struck police officer Sgt Kate Evans with a sledgehammer during a 2024 protest at an Elbit Systems facility near Bristol. Corner claimed he acted to protect a co-defendant he believed was being seriously harmed, as reported in court.

Six Palestine Action activists attempted to destroy drones and computers at an Israeli-linked arms factory in Filton, UK, using sledgehammers and crowbars. The prosecution alleges the defendants intended to damage property before police arrived, with the incident occurring on 6 August last year.