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Elbit Systems​‍​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‍‍​​

Israeli defence company; surveillance tech supplier
Tracked Israeli defence company; surveillance tech supplier · 7 documented connections
// Editorial summary — AI-generated from public records

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.

Facts on record53
Connections mapped7
Sources cited10
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No documented contradictions on file.
PATTERN company → [contractor] → institution 18× PATTERN institution → [contractor] → company 18× PATTERN company → [parent-subsidiary] → company 11× PATTERN company → [industry peer/competitor] → company 3× PATTERN institution → [procurement relationship] → company 3×
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Key Connections
← Entity #89
procurement_relationship
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
→ Entity #6777
parent-subsidiary
ESA operates under special security agreement with proxy board to function independently
→ Entity #6783
acquirer-acquired
Elbit acquired IMI for $495 million in 2018
→ Entity #6782
acquirer-acquired
Elbit purchased night vision division for $350 million in 2019
Facts (53)
Data Freshness
Fresh Last update: 23d ago · Avg age: 266d
Confidence Tiers: Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing
✓ Verified Findings (1)
These facts have been cross-referenced and confirmed against their source material.
Verified Pending Review 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
Raw Filing Records (42) — unsourced metadata
Pending Review Elbit Systems purchased Harris Corporation's ​‍​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‍‍​​night vision business for $350 million in 2019
Date: 2019-06-15 Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems acquired Israeli Military Industries (IMI) for $49​‍​‍‌‌‍​‍‌‍‌‍‍‍‍‍‍​​5 million in 2018, becoming Israel's largest weapons manufacturer
Date: 2018-06-15 Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Israeli companies merged with US companies or opened US subsidiaries to maintain FMF contract eligibility as Off-Shore Procurement phases out by 2028
Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Foreign private issuer SEC exemptions create disclosure gaps distinct from but complementary to ITAR-driven subsidiary structures, with both mechanisms contributing to reduced regulatory visibility for foreign defense contractors' US operations
Added: 09 Apr 2026
Pending Review The systematic absence of Israeli defense parent companies from direct US regulatory databases (USASpending, LDA) while maintaining SEC obligations indicates industry-wide adoption of subsidiary-mediated compliance strategies that satisfy ITAR requirements while obscuring parent company involvement in US government contracting
Added: 09 Apr 2026
Pending Review The systematic correlation between Israeli defense contractor SEC filing gaps (2005-2019) and ITAR reform implementation suggests industry-wide corporate restructuring to maintain US market access through compliant subsidiary arrangements
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 09 Apr 2026
Pending Review The systematic pattern of Israeli defense contractors maintaining SEC obligations while avoiding direct USASpending visibility suggests industry-wide adoption of subsidiary-mediated compliance strategies that obscure parent company involvement in US government contracting
Added: 09 Apr 2026
Pending Review The August 22, 2019 date of Elbit Systems' SEC filing resumption falls within the peak period of CBP border technology procurement under the Trump administration's border security expansion, suggesting potential correlation between parent company disclosure requirements and subsidiary contract activity
Date: 2019 Added: 09 Apr 2026
Pending Review Foreign private issuer SEC exemptions combined with subsidiary-based US operations may create regulatory visibility gaps for foreign defense contractors' actual US market penetration
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The systematic correlation between Israeli defense contractor SEC filing gaps and ITAR reform implementation suggests coordinated industry response to evolving export control requirements
Date: 2009-2013 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Foreign private issuer SEC reporting exemptions may create systematic disclosure gaps for defense contractors, allowing significant US operations while minimizing parent company regulatory visibility through subsidiary structures
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The systematic absence of Israeli defense parent companies from LDA databases, combined with documented US lobbying activity through trade associations, indicates industry-wide adoption of indirect advocacy strategies to minimize regulatory exposure
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems' SEC filing resumption in August 2019 occurred during the peak period of CBP border technology procurement, suggesting parent company disclosure requirements may be triggered by contract value thresholds rather than routine reporting obligations
Date: 2019 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The pattern of major Israeli defense contractors maintaining US market presence through SEC obligations while avoiding direct parent company appearance in USASpending, LDA, and corporate registration databases suggests industry-wide adoption of subsidiary-mediated compliance strategies
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems' complete absence from Lobbying Disclosure Act records despite 16 years of documented US regulatory obligations and confirmed government contracting through subsidiaries indicates systematic use of indirect advocacy channels consistent with foreign defense contractor compliance strategies
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The absence of Elbit parent company records in USASpending during active subsidiary contracting periods indicates systematic use of subsidiary structures to satisfy both ITAR compliance and security clearance requirements for sensitive government contracts
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems' SEC filing gap (2005-2019) corresponds precisely to the period of ITAR reform implementation (2009-2013) and subsequent stabilization, suggesting corporate restructuring aligned with evolving export control requirements
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems' 2019 SEC filing resumption after 14 years corresponds to the period of maximum CBP border security procurement activity under the Trump administration's border wall and surveillance technology expansion
Date: 2019 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The systematic absence of Israeli defense parent companies from USASpending records, combined with confirmed US government contracting, indicates industry-wide reliance on subsidiary structures that obscure true contract volumes and relationship patterns
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems' SEC filing resumption in 2019 coincides with the period of major US border security contract awards, suggesting increased parent company involvement in US operations may correlate with specific procurement opportunities
Date: 2019 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The 14-year gap in Elbit Systems SEC filings (2005-2019) aligns with documented ITAR regulatory tightening and corresponds to the period when major Israeli defense contractors established subsidiary-based US market access strategies
Date: 2005-2019 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review 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
Pending Review No lobbying disclosures found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review No corporate registrations found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review No usaspending contracts found for "Elbit Systems" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Elbit Systems filed filing with the SEC on 2003-02-04. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2003-02-04 Added: 06 Apr 2026
All Connections (7)
→ Entity #100
industry peer/competitor, industry_peer_israeli_defense_sector 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. · 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.
→ Entity #101
industry peer/competitor, industry_peer_domestic 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. · 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
→ Entity #6777
parent-subsidiary confirmed
ESA operates under special security agreement with proxy board to function independently
→ Entity #6783
acquirer-acquired confirmed
Elbit acquired IMI for $495 million in 2018
→ Entity #6782
acquirer-acquired confirmed
Elbit purchased night vision division for $350 million in 2019
← Entity #89
procurement_relationship, contractor 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 · Major private defense supplier that acts as a commercial intermediary, absorbing legal liabilities separate from the sovereign ministry.
← Entity #97
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.
Sources (10)
2019 ↗ Wikipedia and company sources discovery_scope_note Processed
2018 ↗ Multiple defense industry sources web_search Processed
— ↗ Congressional Research Service report web_search Processed
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
2003-02-04 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Elbit Systems (2003-02-04) web_search Processed