Elbit Systems
Coverage of Elbit Systems in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier
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.
- Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier
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 arrest 14 activists at London protest marking Palestine Action ban
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.
- Palestine Action: History will judge Britain for these draconian sentences
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.
- UK court upholds Britain's ban on Palestine Action group
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 makes no changes to Middle East operations yet despite US-Iran pact
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.
- UK Court of Appeal rules Palestine Action ban to be lawful
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.
- Palestine Action ban upheld by appeals court
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.
- Israel’s Elbit Systems, Germany’s Diehl Defence team on SkyStriker pitch for Berlin
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.
- UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists
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.
- UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists
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.
- Maersk is still shipping weapons parts to Israel despite denial, new report says
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.
- Palestine Action: Judge refuses recusing self from sentence hearing amid bias claims
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.
- Eurosatory ban on Israeli officials may hurt smaller firms, but majors still going to show
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’s profit soars as global defense needs drive record order backlog
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.
- Palestine Action protesters could be sentenced as terrorists over raid on Israel-linked defence firm that saw a police officer's spine fractured
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.
- Germany: 'Ulm 5' on trial after attack on Israeli arms firm
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 convicted of criminal damage
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 push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel
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 push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel
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.
- Maker of AI Targeting System for Drones Faces Protests for Shipments to Israeli Military
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.
- Portland AI Company Ships Targeting Tech to Israeli Drone Maker
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.
- Activists accused of raiding Israeli weapons factory face trial in Germany
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.
- Pro-Palestine activists face trial for attack on Israeli arms factory in Germany
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-Palestinian activists break into suspected Elbit Systems drone factory
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.
- Palestine Action activist who hit officer with sledgehammer ‘panicked’, court told
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.
- Palestine Action activists wanted to smash up Elbit Systems’ property, court told
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.