Elbit Systems
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Elbit Systems, translated into English and compared across sources. 31 recent stories.
Israel Says It Is Developing Space-Based Strike Capabilities
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is developing offensive military capabilities in space, not just intelligence satellites. He said the goal is to give Israel a global edge…
A Week of Court Battles, Welfare Warnings, Defense Tech, and Bank Fees
Israel’s weekly roundup covers a High Court dispute over the state comptroller vote, a warning that National Insurance could be insolvent by 2035, Anduril’s move into Israel, and…
Lev Academic Center CEO Says Reserve Duty Can Strengthen Students
Lev Academic Center CEO Roi Ohev Tzion said the school turns reserve-duty service into an academic and professional advantage. He linked the approach to wartime technology, alumni…
Turkish Drone Maker to Fund Scholarships for Palestinian Students
Baykar, Turkey’s biggest drone maker, signed an agreement to fund scholarships for Palestinian students studying in Turkey. The article also reports a surge in Indian defense expo…
Cyberbit shuts its Israel operations and lays off all local staff
Cyberbit has shut down its Israeli operations and laid off all local employees, according to Calcalist. The company, now independent after Elbit sold its remaining stake in 2023…
Tower Semiconductor’s Market-Cap Surge Revives an Old Warning for Investors
Tower Semiconductor briefly became Israel’s most valuable company this week, reaching a $37.7 billion market cap before a global chip selloff pushed it back down. A review of past…
Israel's defense exports hit a record as Asia-Pacific becomes the fastest-growing market
Israel’s defense exports hit about $19.2 billion in 2025, led by fast growth in Asia-Pacific. India remains the top customer, but Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Australia are eme…
Netanyahu Pushes Plan for Israel's Strategic Self-Reliance
Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting a 10-year, 350 billion shekel plan to make Israel militarily and strategically self-reliant. The article says the plan would reduce dependence on U…
Bagera Chairman Says Israel Should Back Small Defense Firms, Not Privatize Its Giants
At EY’s M&A conference, Bagera Systems chairman Yaron Mizrahi argued Israel should support small defense firms instead of privatizing state giants. He said Bagera’s June 5 IPO was…
Tower seeks higher pay for CEO after stunning stock rally
Tower Semiconductor’s board is seeking shareholder approval on July 2 to raise CEO Russell Ellwanger’s pay and broaden executive compensation, following a huge stock rally that li…
Tel Aviv Shares Set for Mixed Open as Tower Jumps on Strong Arbitrage
Tel Aviv was headed for a mixed session, led by a strong premarket jump in Tower Semiconductor after a sharp Nasdaq rally. Separately, Elbit Systems and Sivan settled their laser…
Elbit unveils airborne laser pod to shoot down drone swarms
Elbit Systems unveiled an airborne laser pod in Paris that can intercept drone swarms and cruise missiles from helicopters and aircraft. The system is designed for fast installati…
Israeli fleets rethink Chinese cars as security concerns spread
Elbit is phasing Chinese lease cars out of its 4,400-vehicle fleet, joining other Israeli security-linked bodies that have tightened rules on Chinese vehicles. The shift is spread…
Germany Eyes Major Deal With Secretive Israeli Missile Startup After Trump Scrapped Tomahawk Plan
Germany is considering buying long-range cruise missiles from Covenant Technologies, a secretive Israeli startup, as an alternative to U.S. Tomahawks. Berlin wants the missiles by…
Next Vision Marks Five Years on the Tel Aviv Exchange With Ambitious Growth Plans
Next Vision chairman Chen Golan said the drone-camera maker has become one of Tel Aviv’s biggest public companies after a spectacular five-year rally. He outlined plans for faster…
Elbit Unveils Airborne Laser Pod for Helicopters at Paris Arms Expo
Elbit Systems revealed a helicopter-mounted laser demonstrator at the Eurosatory 2026 arms show in France. The system, developed with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, is aimed at dro…
At 27, he says he has nearly doubled his money in four years by buying tech stocks
Ofek Halperin, a 27-year-old from Kiryat Ono, says he has nearly doubled his money in four years through a tech-heavy stock portfolio. He learned after selling during the 2020 COV…
Tower Semiconductor Surges Past Israel’s Biggest Banks After Years of Rescue
Tower Semiconductor’s market value has surged past Bank Hapoalim and could soon exceed Bank Leumi, after rising about 590% in a year. The company, once burdened by more than $500…
Israeli agencies review Chinese vehicle purchases after security concerns
After the IDF, Elbit Systems, and the police moved to limit Chinese-made vehicles over security concerns, more Israeli state-owned companies are reviewing their fleets. Israel Ele…
London court upholds UK ban on Palestine Action as terrorist group
A London appeals court upheld Britain’s ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group. The ruling follows violent attacks on Israeli defense-linked targets, including Elbit Systems…
Israel’s defense sector phases out Chinese cars over security concerns and U.S. pressure
Israel’s defense establishment is ending the use of Chinese-made cars in its fleets over security concerns and U.S. pressure. Rafael and Elbit are joining Israel Aerospace Industr…
Tel Aviv shares reverse early gains as U.S.-Iran deal hopes fade
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened higher on reports of a possible U.S.-Iran deal, then reversed sharply into losses by midday. Defense, insurance and bank shares weakened, while…
Tel Aviv Stocks Reverse Gains as Iran Deal News Fades
Tel Aviv shares rose at the open Monday on news of a likely US-Iran agreement, then reversed into sharp losses. Defense, insurance and bank stocks all weakened, while the dollar b…
Markets Face a Packed Week of War, Inflation, and Central Bank Decisions
Israeli and global markets face a week dominated by security tensions, inflation data, and central bank decisions. Tel Aviv stocks are set for a mixed opening, with chip shares ri…
Four Palestine Action Activists Jailed in UK After Vandalizing Elbit Factory
Four Palestine Action activists were jailed in Britain for raiding an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol in August 2024. The attack caused more than $1 million in damage, injured a…
Elbit Teams Up With Anduril as Israel, Ukraine Compete for Defense Deals
Elbit Systems has partnered with Anduril to market its Ro’em artillery system for a major U.S. Army tender, while also joining Diehl on a German loitering-munition bid. The articl…
Tel Aviv Stocks Seen Opening Higher on Iran Deal Hopes and SpaceX IPO Buzz
Tel Aviv is expected to open higher as traders react to a reported breakthrough with Iran, falling oil prices, and the historic SpaceX IPO. Dual-listed chip stocks are set to lead…
Elbit to Employees: Chinese Cars Will Be Phased Out of the Leasing Fleet
Elbit Systems said it will gradually phase Chinese-made vehicles out of its leasing fleet, starting with dozens of cars used by senior executives as leases expire. The move follow…
After Arrow, Spike and Rockets, Will Germany Buy More Israeli Weapons?
Elbit Systems signed an agreement in Berlin with Germany’s Diehl Defence to jointly offer the SkyStriker loitering munition to the Bundeswehr. The project would involve production…
Likud and Netanyahu Have Forgotten You, Boston Israelis Say
The article centers on frustration among Israelis abroad, especially in Boston, who feel detached from Israeli politics and angry at Likud and Netanyahu. It also references severa…
After More Than 40 Years, the U.S. Is Resuming TNT Production
Elbit Systems has begun working with Anduril on a strategic U.S. artillery tender, while the United States is investing $404 million to restore TNT production after not manufactur…
