• Digital Battlespace

  UAE orders Saab SRSS

  11th November 2015

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to expand and enhance its airborne surveillance capabilities under a contract with Saab for a new airborne Swing Role …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Dubai 2015: 3D printed UAV turns heads

  11th November 2015

  Constructed almost entirely out of 3D printed materials, the Stratasys and Aurora Flight Sciences’ UAV technology demonstrator equally turned and baffled heads. Taking pride of …

• Military Logistics

  New exoskeleton partnership

  10th November 2015

  A new partnership agreement between B-Temia of Canada and Sagem will see the joint development of a new-generation of exoskeletons for industrial and military applications. …

• Defence Helicopter

  RAF Rescue heads to Italy

  10th November 2015

  The US Air Force's 56th and 57th Rescue squadrons will relocate from RAF Lakenheath to the Aviano air base in Italy as part of efforts to …

• Training

  Elbit provides simulation to Poland

  10th November 2015

  Elbit Systems will deliver live combat training systems and equipment to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of Poland under a contract announced on 9 November. …

• Defence Helicopter

  Sikorsky officially a Lockheed company

  10th November 2015

  Lockheed Martin has closed its acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft, aligning it under its Mission Systems and Training (MST) business segment. Sikorsky Aircraft will now be …

• Land Warfare

  UAE armour upgrade progresses

  10th November 2015

  The UAE’s 135 BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle fleet upgrade is set to be completed in 2016. Russia’s Kurganmashzavod company has announced nearly half of the …

• Defence Helicopter

  Boeing to 'Make in India'

  10th November 2015

  Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems have announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture aircraft aerostructures and collaborate on integrated systems development in India, Boeing announced …

• Digital Battlespace

  NORINCO reinforces China's borders

  10th November 2015

  China’s borders are receiving high-tech protection through a newly introduced integrated C4ISR system. The system is being provided by a subsidiary of China North Industries (NORINCO) featuring radars, electro-optical cameras, …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Dubai 2015: GCC customers eye V200 UAV

  9th November 2015

  Lebanese-based manufacturer SkyPro UAV have received interest from GCC customers for potential commercial applications for the V200 platform, which is currently in service with militaries …

• Digital Battlespace

  KVH details new TACNAV contracts

  9th November 2015

  KVH Industries has announced two new awards worth a combined $2.7 million for work related to its tactical navigation (TACNAV) systems. The first contract, worth …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris radios for Eastern European nation

  9th November 2015

  An undisclosed Eastern European nation has placed a $10 million order with Harris Corporation for high-frequency (HF) tactical radios, the company announced on 5 November.  …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon to produce FAB-T terminals

  9th November 2015

  Raytheon will begin low-rate initial production of communications terminals for the Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminal (FAB-T) programme following the US Air …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Dubai 2015: Aeroland sign LoI for up to 200 systems

  9th November 2015

  Aeroland UAV and an unnamed Middle Eastern company have inked a letter of intent for the potential purchase of up to 200 unmanned systems currently …

• Naval Warfare

  Dubai 2015: Global targets for Boeing MSA

  9th November 2015

  Boeing is looking to market its maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) demonstrator to markets across the world, both for sea-focused requirements and land surveillance, as it makes …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Maritime patrol

  Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]

  Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...

• Military UAS - mini

  Magni-X (UK)

  Programme Background On 12 January 2022, Elbit Systems UK announced it had been awarded a contract from the UK MoD's Defence Equipment & Support's Future Capability ...

• Military UAS - small

  Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]

  Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  6x6 APC [Philippines]

  Programme Background Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]

  Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]

  Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 StarLiner [Switzerland]

  Background Contract Information In September 2015, under the Reconnaissance Drone System 15 (ADS 15), the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) awarded Elbit ...

• Light tanks

  Light Tank Programme (Tracked) [Philippines]

  Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...

• Military UAS - small

  Thor [Israel]

  Background Various Contracts On 3 December 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it had purchased “advanced drones and autonomous systems” from Elbit Systems in various ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 (1-4) [Brazil]

  Background First batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying one Hermes 900 UAV to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in Brazilian ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  6x6 APC (Batch 2) [Philippines]

  Programme Background First Contract The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M [Germany]

  Background Original requirement revision The original German A400M requirement was for 60 of the platform, though the programme as re-baselined in 2010 which reduced the ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  PULS [Denmark]

  Programme Background In January 2023, Denmark announced that it would be donating the 19 Caesars it had acquired to Ukraine. This donation would have left ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 [Undisclosed European Country]

  Background Various Contracts On 18 November 2024, Elbit Systems announced it had awarded various contacts with a combined $335 million to an undisclosed European country. ...

• Military UAS - mini

  Magni-X [Albania]

  Background Larger Deal In September 2025, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania announced that Elbit Systems would supply Albania with various military ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Artillery rockets

  EXTRA

  EXTRA is an Israeli 306 mm GPS/INS guided artillery rocket developed by IMI (Now a subsidiary of Elbit Systems as Elbit Systems Land) for use ...

• Major networking projects

  ELBIT TIGER

  Tactical Intranet Geographic Dissemination in Real Time (TIGER) is a tactical communications system that integrates media, including legacy and narrowband channels, creating an end-to-end, unified ...

• Land: RWS

  Elbit UT50

  Announced in FQ4 2022, the Elbit UT50 is Elbit Systems of America's latest RWS mounted with a 50mm XM913 cannon. Elbit's development of a 50mm variant ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PNR-1000

  Part of the E-LynX family, the PNR-1000 IP radio supports up to 64-member ad-hoc networking including full-duplex voice conferencing, data and video simultaneously. As the newest generation ...

• Towed guns

  Soltam M-71

  Elbit Systems M-71 towed howitzer is a long-range field gun incorporating advanced artillery systems. It was originally built by Soltam but the company was purchased ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  Skyjam

  Skyjam, manufactured by Elbit systems, is a communication jamming system. The system can be mounted to a variety of airborne systems. 

• Military UAS - small

  Thor

  Thor is a VTOL small-UAV manufactured by Elbit Systems. The platform is designed for ISR missions and features a real-time HD data link and unique ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  Tzofit Training Centre

  In June 2009, Elbit inaugurated the Beechcraft King Air B200 Tzofit Training Centre for IDF pilots. Elbit Systems serves as the project’s prime contractor, while ...

• Unguided Artillery Ammunition

  M150 Smoke Projectile

  The M150 smoke projectile, manufactured by Elbit Systems, is an advanced 155mm smoke projectile artillery ammunition. 

• Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  ASF-3/-6

  Elbit Systems' ASF-3/6 spectral IR flares provide combat aircraft with increased survivability against MANPADS. 

• Military UAS - mini

  Magni-X

  Magni-X is a mini rotary-wing UAV from Elbit Systems. The aircraft was first unveiled in 2019 and was designed specifically for Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) operations ...

• Military UAS - small

  Skylark I-eVTOL

  The Skylark I-eVTOL is, as its name suggests, an electric-powered VTOL capable development of the Skylark I. Manufactured by Elbit Systems, the drone can be controlled ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX MP Vehicular

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX MP (7200MP-VD55) is a dual-channel vehicular SDR that supports VHF, UHF and L-Band transmissions. The radio features VOIP and analogue interface support, Blue ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Skylark II

  The Skylark II is a fixed-wing UAV that can be used for various military and security applications, including tactical covert surveillance and reconnaissance, perimeter security ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  SPS-3000

  The SPS-3000 radar warning receiver is a part of the advanced self-protection suite (ASPS), manufactured by Elisra Electronic Systems, now a part of Elbit Systems.