ELTA Systems
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| Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
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| Founded | September 1, 1967 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Dror Bar (CEO) |
| Products | Air Surveillance & Air Defense Radars, Special mission aircraft (CAEW, ISTAR), Intelligence systems (SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT), Communication Systems, Electronic Warfare, EW, Maritime Systems, HLS, Robotic & Autonomous Systems, Space Systems, CyberSecurity |
| Revenue | IncreaseUS$ 1.855 billion (2024) |
| Owner | Government of Israel |
Number of employees | 4,500 (2025) |
| Parent | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Website | Official site |
ELTA Systems Ltd (ELTA) is a leading Israeli defense technology company focused on the design, development, and manufacture of sophisticated electronic systems and sensor technologies. Operating as a subsidiary of the government-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), ELTA offers a broad range of products including Radar systems, electronic intelligence (ELINT), communications intelligence (COMINT), Special Mission Aircraft configurations, Electronic Warfare solutions, communication platforms, autonomous ground vehicles, underwater technologies, and cyber defense systems. Its solutions serve defense organizations, Homeland Security, and law enforcement agencies internationally.
Over many decades, ELTA has played a pivotal role in enhancing Israel's national security and has been honored with 15 Israel Defense Prizes—the nation’s most prestigious defense accolade. Notable recognitions include awards for the Green Pine Radar used in ballistic missile detection within the Arrow weapon system framework; multi-mission radars deployed in Iron Dome and David’s Sling systems; and in 2025 for three highly advanced AEW, SIGINT, and ISTAR Special Mission Aircraft.
Company History
During the early 1960s, IAI was primarily engaged in aircraft and engine maintenance but decided to explore airborne electronics. In 1962, a modest facility staffed by around 200 workers was established at IAI’s main campus near Lod Airport to focus on repairing airborne communication equipment and the Mirage-3 Fire Control Radar from the Cyrano series.
By 1964, ELTA was created within IAI as its dedicated electronics division. It was later incorporated as a separate subsidiary named ELTA Systems Ltd in 1967. In 1969, the company moved its headquarters to Ashdod in southern Israel where it established its main campus. Today, this site remains home to approximately 4,500 employees.
Product Lines
ELTA's key product categories encompass a broad range of operational environments including Space, Air, Land, Surface Sea, Underwater, and Cyberspace.
Air surveillance and missile defense radars – These radars cover detection capabilities from short to extensive ranges, incorporating strategic ballistic missile detection systems, artillery radars, Air Defense radars, and Aerostat-mounted radars. They serve dual roles in surveillance and fire control.
Special mission aircraft – This category includes platforms such as Airborne Early Warning (AEW), ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA).
Airborne radars – Systems such as Fire Control Radars (FCR) for fighter jets, Synthetic Aperture Radars (SAR), Targeting Pods, and Maritime Patrol Radars (MPR) fall within this line.
Intelligence, EW, and communications – Comprising SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT, communication systems, and electronic warfare solutions deployed across airborne, maritime, and terrestrial platforms.
Maritime systems – This segment includes shipborne radars and SIGINT equipment, Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), and Integrated Sensor Suites designed for submarines.
Land-based systems – Solutions aimed at homeland security such as vehicle-mounted situational awareness sensors, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), robotics and autonomous platforms, artillery support including Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) and Friendly Fire Ranging (FFR), as well as gunfire detection and localization technologies.
Space systems – Encompassing spaceborne SAR radars alongside satellite communication technologies.
Cyber Security systems – Offering comprehensive solutions including National Security Operation Centers (NSOC), Cyber Security Academy programs, forensic laboratory systems, and Smart Transportation frameworks.
Operating Divisions
The aforementioned product lines are engineered and marketed through five primary business units responsible for system-level engineering:
Air & Missile Defense Radars and Maritime Systems Division
Airborne Systems Division
Intelligence, EW and Communications Division
Land Systems Division
Cyber Security Division
Supporting these divisions are two core research & development centers focused on foundational technology creation and subsystem development:
Software Division
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Major Products
For decades, ELTA has served as the primary supplier of Israel’s critical radar systems. These include the Green Pine radar integral to the Arrow weapon system for long-range ballistic missile detection; the Iron Dome radar; David’s Sling radar; Barak MX radar known as Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) for rocket and anti-ballistic missile detection with fire control capabilities; and a unique anti-tank missile detection radar incorporated into the pioneering Trophy Active Protection System for armored vehicles.
The company delivers fully digital AESA (phased-array) radars across various platforms—land-based and airborne—with diverse sizes and performance levels.
ELTA stands as the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of Israel’s Special Mission Aircraft across all variants such as AEW and ISTAR types.
Its technologies are utilized by military forces and homeland security agencies in numerous countries worldwide.
Airborne Systems
The Airborne Systems & Radars division functions as a system integrator specializing in the design, development, integration, and program management of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platforms. It also develops airborne radar systems and sensor suites that include maritime surveillance radars, fire control radars, along with SAR/GMTI sensors applicable to manned and unmanned vehicles. Key products include:
- ELW-2085 AEW&C Aircraft
- ELI-3001 SIGINT Aircraft
- ELI-3360 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
- ELM-2060PES SAR Radar Pod
- ELM-2070 Spaceborne SAR Satellite
Air Defense & Naval Systems
This division is responsible for designing advanced systems based on proprietary radar sensors coupled with cutting-edge processing technologies. Their portfolio features strategic early warning radars; missile defense; air defense; maritime domain awareness; targeting; fire control radars; ISR systems tailored for land, naval, and underwater operations; Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) defenses; plus port security solutions. The division manages the renowned Multi-Mode Radar (MMR), a cornerstone of sophisticated air defense deployments in Israel and internationally. Representative products include:
- ELM-2090 TERRA – Ultra-long-range strategic radar
- ELM-2080 Green Pine Ballistic Missile Defense Radar
- ELM-2084 Multi-Mission Radar - Air surveillance, missile defense, artillery applications
- ELM-2086 CINBAD - Multi-target instrumentation radar for testing ranges
- ELM-2138M Green Rock Mobile C-RAM/GBAD Radar
- ELM-2083 Aerostat-mounted air surveillance radar
- ELI-3325 Blue Whale Autonomous Unmanned Submarine System
Intelligence, Communications & EW Division
Serving as ELTA’s hub for SIGINT, electronic warfare (EW), and communications development and production. Innovations from this division include the world’s first AESA-based EW system alongside specialized ELINT and COMINT solutions. It also delivers sophisticated data links and SATCOM terminals optimized for ground vehicles, naval vessels, aircraft platforms. The division supports national intelligence operations with advanced IMINT and GEOINT capabilities. Notable products comprise:
- ELL-8256SB - Scorpius G Ground-Based EW System
- ELL-8257SB - Scorpius T Multi-Threat EW Emulator
- ELL-8256SB - Scorpius N Naval EW System
- ELL-8222SB - Scorpius SPJ Self Protection Jammer Pod
- ELL-8251 - Scorpius SJ Support Jammer Pod
- ELK-1882T - SATCOM Data Link
- ELS-8994 - Starlight Cloud-Based Multi-Intelligence Analysis System
Land Systems
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The Land Systems Division provides an extensive array of innovative solutions tailored for ground operations—from border protection to combat environments. Its offerings include advanced staring array ground radars; autonomous combat vehicle technologies; combat engineering tools like counter-mine/IED suites; obstacle breaching equipment; and counter-UAV defenses. Solutions address challenges such as urban warfare tactics, tactical situational awareness enhancements, combat logistics support, force protection measures, homeland security needs, and emergency response operations. Representative products are:
- ELI-4030 Drone Guard Gen 5
- ELM-2112 Ground & Coastal Surveillance Radar
- ELM-2180 WatchGuard Ground Surveillance Radar
- ELM-2311 CMMR Compact Multi-Mission Artillery Radar
- Z-Family Off-Road Multi-Purpose Vehicles
Cyber Division
As IAI’s dedicated cyber technology center of excellence, the Cyber Division merges proprietary cyber innovations with comprehensive system integration expertise. Its focus encompasses complex cybersecurity challenges including national-level protective frameworks, critical infrastructure defense, law enforcement cyber tools, plus aerospace and defense cyber resilience solutions. Key offerings include:
- CyConcerto - Core Management Platform for National Security Operation Centers (NSOC)
- CyFo - Malware Forensics Platform supporting Critical Security Operations
- CyScan - Automated Vulnerability Monitoring System
- CyShare - Collaborative Data Platform enabling Cyber Threat Intelligence sharing
Financial Performance
In 2024, ELTA achieved sales totaling $1,855 million, with exports accounting for about 75% of revenue and domestic sales making up the remaining 25%. By the close of 2024, the company's backlog of orders had grown to $6.9 billion.
Subsidiaries
ELTA operates through a network of subsidiaries and affiliated entities located across Israel, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia.
References
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