"Like the state-owned Israeli Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI), Elbit has played an important role in the militarisation of borders, selling many of its products with little regard for the distinction between civil and military contexts. Aside from manufacturing dual-use products, Elbit is also active in innovation programmes aimed at exploiting civilian technologies for military purposes."
"While Elbit tends to be discrete about who its customers are, US research organisation Investigate found that it has operated or sold arms to at least 51 locations, including Georgia, Colombia, Turkey, India, Philippines, Spain, Cyprus, Indonesia, Myanmar, Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Brazil, Greece, and Switzerland."
"Elbit frequently markets its products as "battle proven" often in reference to their use on Palestinians, and manufactures several highly controversial weapons, including white phosphorus and cluster bombs - both restricted under international humanitarian law. In 2024, while atrocities reigned down on Gaza, Elbit earned revenues of $6.8bn, up 14% on the previous year."
Elbit Systems Ltd, founded in 1966, is Israel's largest privately-owned arms manufacturer operating over 100 subsidiaries across Israel, the US, and the UK. While supplying the Israeli military, the majority of its revenue comes from exports to at least 51 countries including Georgia, Colombia, Turkey, India, Philippines, Spain, Cyprus, Indonesia, Myanmar, Rwanda, UAE, Brazil, Greece, and Switzerland. Elbit manufactures dual-use products applicable to both civilian and military contexts, including drones, satellite payloads, software, lasers, sensors, and AI systems. The company produces controversial weapons like white phosphorus and cluster bombs, restricted under international humanitarian law. Elbit markets products as "battle proven," often referencing their use on Palestinians. In 2024, the company earned $6.8 billion in revenues, representing a 14% increase from the previous year.
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