Security · Full coverage

Elbit Systems Plans to Hire 2,000 More Workers Amid Global Defense Expansion

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

50% center

Center 1Right 1

First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago

What happened

Elbit Systems is expanding its production and workforce in Israel and globally, planning to hire 2,000 more employees by 2026 amid rising defense demands. The company focuses on advanced solutions against drone threats and sees strong international demand, especially from Europe. Elbit is also actively recruiting Jewish talent from abroad to bolster Israel's defense industry.

01Elbit Systems plans to hire 2,000 additional workers by 2026 to boost production and development.
02The company is expanding local manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.
03Directed energy weapons and AI-driven systems are key future defense priorities.
04There is strong European demand for Israeli defense technologies amid growing autonomy efforts.
05Elbit gained significant exposure at the Eurosatory defense exhibition despite past controversies.
06The company actively recruits Jewish talent from Europe and wounded IDF veterans to strengthen Israel's tech base.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story

People

Bezaleel Machlis