Elbit Systems

No. 50: Bezhalel Machlis and Yuval Steinitz: Senior figures in the Israeli defense industry

The two defense industry figureheads work to strengthen domestic manufacturing independence and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.

(L-R): Yuval Steinitz & Bezhalel Machlis
  Person holding mobile phone with logo of Israeli defense company Elbit Systems Ltd. on screen in front of business web page. Focus on phone display Stuttgart, Germany 6 June 2024.

Palestine Action breaks into Elbit Systems German office

Elbit System's Frontier

Elbit Systems unveils Frontier AI system for border defense

Elbit Systems' JUPITER space camera launches aboard the NAOS Satellite  aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Luxembourg launches first reconnaissance satellite with Israeli-made camera


Elbit's JUPITER space camera launches with SpaceX Falcon 9 for high-resolution Earth observations

Elbit added that the camera can be integrated with both onboard systems and ground station analytics platforms, including compatibility with advanced image processing and AI engines. 

Elbit Systems' JUPITER space camera launches aboard the NAOS Satellite  aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

Yemen attack showcases Israeli naval technologies

Israel Navy strikes Houthi energy infrastructure in Yemen, using advanced Sa’ar 6 missile ships and unmanned vessels to pressure Iran’s proxies into halting their attacks on Israel.

Damaged buildings at the Haziz power station after it was attacked by Israeli missile strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, August 17, 2025.

Serbia named as European country in $1.6b. Elbit deal

Globes has learned that Serbia is the European country that signed a deal with Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd.

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

IDF Skylark drone malfunctions during Gaza City operation, seized by Palestinians

A video which surfaced online following the drone's landing shows local Gazans inspecting the UAV, before carrying it away to an undisclosed location.

An Israeli soldier launches a Skylark unmanned aerial vehicle near the border with Gaza July 21, 2014

Elbit Systems awarded $1.6b. European defense contract over five-year period

The contract includes both tactical long-range artillery-rocket systems and drones, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance electronic warfare systems.

Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is displayed during the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore February 21, 2024.

Defense Ministry, Elbit Systems sign new NIS 900m munitions deal

Israel's Defense Ministry signs new multi-million contract with Elbit Systems.

Logo of Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Israel's defense industry eyes new partners for next-gen fighter jet by 2028

As European nations increasingly purchase US-made systems, Israeli companies may struggle to secure major contracts.

 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

Elbit Systems wins German contract for its MUSIC DIRCM self-protection systems

“This contract further strengthens Elbit Systems’ position as a leading global provider of DIRCM solutions,” said Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems.

Elbit Systems wins German contract for its MUSIC DIRCM self-protection systems.

Court charges four pro-Palestinian activists over UK military base break-in

UK court charges four pro-Palestinian activists in relation to RAF Brize Norton base break in last month.

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

Israel’s military tech proved critical in war against Iran - analysis

Orbit CEO Daniel Eshchar states that the Iran war increased global interest in Israeli systems, as they proved effective and are now mature with battlefield experience.

 IAF fighter jets taking off for strikes in Iran, June 16, 2025.