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Elbit Systems

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Israeli defence company; surveillance tech supplier

Israeli defence electronics company. Major supplier of drones, surveillance systems, and border monitoring technology. Elbit's surveillance infrastructure has been deployed at both the Israeli border and the US-Mexico border. Part of the Israeli defence industrial base that connects to the network through shared investors, personnel, and technology transfer.

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← Israeli Ministry of Defense institution
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Elbit Systems is Israel's largest defense electronics company and a primary contractor for the Israeli Ministry of Defense, supplying systems including UAVs, electronic warfare, and C4I systems
Facts (30)
Primary — Government & Official Records (6)
primary Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2004-08-02. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2004-08-02 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2004-08-02)
primary Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2019-08-22. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2019-08-22 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2019-08-22)
primary Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2003-08-19. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2003-08-19 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-08-19)
primary Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2005-02-10. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2005-02-10 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2005-02-10)
primary Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2005-09-06. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2005-09-06 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2005-09-06)
primary Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2003-02-04. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2003-02-04 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-02-04)
Secondary — Press & Filings (17)
secondary The 16-year span of Elbit Systems SEC filings with a 14-year gap indicates the company maintained some form of US regulatory obligation throughout this period, likely through subsidiary structures that periodically required parent company disclosure
Date: 2003-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Elbit Systems' February SEC filings in 2003 and 2005 follow a biennial pattern consistent with foreign private issuer annual reporting obligations, while the August filings across three non-consecutive years (2003, 2004, 2019) suggest event-driven rather than cyclical quarterly reporting
Date: 2003-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The absence of Elbit Systems parent company corporate registrations in US databases, combined with confirmed US market operations through SEC filings, indicates the company likely operates through a subsidiary network structure consistent with ITAR compliance requirements for foreign defense contractors
Date: 2003-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The absence of Lobbying Disclosure Act filings under 'Elbit Systems' combined with confirmed US market presence suggests the company conducts Washington advocacy through subsidiary entities, trade associations, or third-party representatives rather than direct parent company registration
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Elbit Systems' absence from USASpending records under the parent company name is consistent with defense industry practices of using US-incorporated subsidiaries to satisfy ITAR requirements and security clearance obligations
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The absence of Elbit Systems in USASpending records despite being a known US defense contractor indicates the company likely operates US government contracts through subsidiary entities or under alternative corporate names
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Elbit Systems' SEC filing pattern shows two distinct periods: concentrated activity 2003-2005 (5 filings) and isolated activity in 2019 (1 filing), suggesting episodic rather than continuous US regulatory obligations
Date: 2003-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The February 2003 and February 2005 filings suggest annual reporting patterns, while the August filings in 2003, 2004, and 2019 may indicate quarterly reports or material event disclosures
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No corporate registration records found in searched databases suggests Elbit Systems may be registered as a foreign entity or operates in the US through differently-named subsidiary companies
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The absence of lobbying disclosure records is notable for a defense company of this scale, suggesting lobbying activities may be conducted through trade associations, subsidiaries, or under different registered names
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
VERIFIED secondary Despite being a defense contractor, no USASpending contract records were found, which may indicate the company operates primarily through subsidiaries, subcontracts, or that contracts are classified/not publicly disclosed
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The concentration of SEC filings in 2003-2005 (five filings) followed by a gap until 2019 (one filing) suggests a potential change in the company's US regulatory status, corporate structure, or reporting requirements during the intervening years
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No parliamentary records found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Parliamentary records (no results)
secondary No court records found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Court records (no results)
secondary No lobbying disclosures found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
secondary No corporate registrations found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Corporate registrations (no results)
secondary No usaspending contracts found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — USASpending contracts (no results)
Inferential — AI-Reasoned (7)
inferential The pattern of Israeli defense contractors avoiding direct US corporate registration while maintaining regulatory obligations suggests a systematic approach to minimizing parent company exposure while preserving market access through subsidiary structures
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Elbit Systems' 14-year SEC filing gap (2005-2019) corresponds to the period when ITAR regulations were significantly tightened, suggesting potential corporate restructuring to maintain US market access through compliant subsidiary arrangements
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Elbit Systems' lobbying disclosure pattern mirrors other major Israeli defense contractors who typically avoid direct parent company LDA registration in favor of subsidiary-based or association-mediated advocacy strategies
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential The gap between Elbit Systems' SEC filings (2005-2019) corresponds to the period when the company was establishing and expanding its US subsidiary network through acquisitions
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Elbit Systems' 2019 SEC filing resumption may correlate with increased US government contracting activity, particularly border security contracts awarded during the Trump administration
Date: 2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential The 14-year gap in Elbit Systems' SEC filings (2005-2019) coincides with the period of major expansion of Israeli defense companies' US operations through subsidiary structures
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Elbit Systems has maintained SEC filings over an extended period from 2003 to 2019, indicating the company has been publicly traded or has had reporting obligations in US markets for at least 16 years
Date: 2003-2019 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
All Connections (7)
→ Israeli Ministry of Defense institution
contractor/supplier inferential since 2003
Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense company that serves as a major contractor to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The company's SEC filings and defense sector classification indicate ongoing business relationship with Israeli defense establishment.
industry peer/competitor inferential since 2003
Both are major Israeli defense contractors operating in overlapping markets including defense electronics, UAVs, and military systems. They operate within the same Israeli defense industrial base.
industry peer/competitor inferential since 2003
Both are major Israeli defense and aerospace companies, often competing for similar contracts and operating in overlapping technology domains including UAVs, defense electronics, and military aviation systems.
← Israeli Ministry of Defense institution
procurement_relationship primary since 1966
Elbit Systems is Israel's largest defense electronics company and a primary contractor for the Israeli Ministry of Defense, supplying systems including UAVs, electronic warfare, and C4I systems
← NSO Group company
defense industry ecosystem inferential since 2010
Both operate within Israel's defense technology ecosystem, though in different market segments. NSO Group focuses on cyber surveillance while Elbit Systems focuses on broader defense electronics.
industry_peer_israeli_defense_sector inferential since 2008
Both are major Israeli defense contractors operating in the same market segment. Rafael's SEC filings during 2008-2017 overlap with the same period of Israeli defense industry expansion into US markets, suggesting potential joint venture or partnership activities requiring disclosure.
industry_peer_domestic inferential since 2009
Both are major Israeli defense contractors operating in similar markets; IAI's SEC filings over 2009-2024 coincide with the same period of Israeli defense industry expansion. As state-owned and private Israeli defense majors respectively, they operate in overlapping defense sectors
Sources (18)
2026 AI ANALYSIS government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Court records (no results) court_document Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Lobbying disclosures (no results) government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — Corporate registrations (no results) government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Elbit Systems — USASpending contracts (no results) contract Processed
2004-08-02 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2004-08-02) sec_filing Processed
2019-08-22 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2019-08-22) sec_filing Processed
2003-08-19 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-08-19) sec_filing Processed
2005-02-10 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2005-02-10) sec_filing Processed
2005-09-06 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2005-09-06) sec_filing Processed
2003-02-04 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-02-04) sec_filing Processed
2004-08-02 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2004-08-02) sec_filing Processed
2019-08-22 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2019-08-22) sec_filing Processed
2003-08-19 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-08-19) sec_filing Processed
2005-02-10 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2005-02-10) sec_filing Processed
2005-09-06 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2005-09-06) sec_filing Processed
2003-02-04 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-02-04) sec_filing Processed