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Elbit Systems to Establish Laser Warning System Production in Sweden

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Elbit Systems' Swedish division will open a production center for laser warning systems in Sweden in 2027. The systems detect laser threats to ground and naval platforms, providing early warning to crews. The facility will produce next-generation systems for European clients, including NATO countries, in a competitive market.

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Elbit Systems will establish a laser warning system production center in Sweden starting in 2027.
The systems detect laser guidance from enemy weapons for ground and naval platforms.
Early threat detection gives crews time to react to incoming threats.
The Swedish facility will produce next-generation systems for European clients.
Elbit Systems competes with major defense firms like Thales and BAE Systems.

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The Swedish subsidiary of Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has announced plans to establish a production center in Sweden for laser warning systems. This new facility is slated to commence operations in 2027.

The systems utilize an electro-optical sensor designed for both ground and naval platforms, including tanks and warships. The sensor provides a 360-degree view, detecting laser guidance from enemy weapons, such as laser-guided missiles and ground-based target designators for airstrikes. This early threat detection allows crews crucial time to decide on countermeasures or seek cover.

The sensors can function independently or as part of a networked system. The Swedish facility will produce the next generation of these systems, which already have European clients, including NATO member states. Elbit Systems faces competition in this market from several international defense firms, including Thales of France, BAE Systems of the UK, South Korea's Hanwha, Germany's Rheinmetall, and Sweden's Saab.