Elbit Systems to Establish Laser Warning System Production Facility in Sweden
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Elbit Systems will establish its first European production center for laser warning systems in Sweden, set to open in 2027. The facility will focus on advanced passive warning systems for military platforms, aligning with increased European defense spending. This expansion is part of Elbit's strategy to boost international manufacturing, with Elbit Systems Sweden already serving as a regional hub.
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- Elbit Systems will open a new laser warning system production facility in Sweden in 2027.
- The Swedish facility will be Elbit's first European center dedicated to laser warning systems.
- The expansion aligns with increased defense budgets across Europe.
- Elbit Systems Sweden, established in 2020, serves as a regional hub for northern Europe.
- The move is part of Elbit's strategy to increase manufacturing outside Israel.
Elbit Systems is expanding its European operations by establishing a new production and maintenance center in Sweden. The facility, slated to begin operations in 2027, will focus on laser warning systems and will be the company's first of its kind in Europe. The move aligns with increased defense budgets across the continent and involves transferring relevant technologies to Sweden to foster local production.
The new center will manufacture laser warning systems designed for military aircraft, vehicles, and vessels. These passive systems detect laser beams directed at a platform, identify their source, and alert the crew to take defensive measures. The systems are intended to warn of laser designation for guided munitions, not to function as laser weapons. Elbit Systems highlighted that the new architecture is more compact, requires fewer modifications to the host platform, and integrates seamlessly with existing command and control systems.
Elbit Systems Sweden, established in 2020 and currently employing over 100 people across four sites with its headquarters in Gothenburg, serves as a regional hub for northern Europe. The company has collaborated with the Swedish military on defense and digitalization projects. This expansion into Sweden is part of Elbit's broader strategy to increase its manufacturing presence outside of Israel.
The CEO of Elbit Systems Sweden, CEO of Elbit Systems Sweden, stated that the new facility represents a significant step for the company and underscores its commitment to local development, supply, and production. The specific investment volume, planned production capacity, and projected number of employees have not yet been disclosed.
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