Elbit expands U.S. footprint with $370 million Customs and Border Protection deal
The Israeli defense company’s American subsidiary will provide capabilities through 2029 as governments increase demand for operationally proven security technologies.
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has secured more than $370 million in contracts from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enhance national security capabilities, marking another expansion of the company’s presence in the American defense market.
The awards, granted to Elbit Systems of America, will be executed through May 2029, according to the company. Elbit did not disclose the specific systems included in the contracts or provide additional details about the missions they will support.
The deal comes as governments in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere are increasing investment in defense and security technologies amid a more complex threat environment. Israeli defense companies have benefited from growing demand for systems developed and tested during years of military operations, particularly in areas such as surveillance, intelligence gathering, drones, electronic warfare and air defense.
Elbit has increasingly positioned itself as a supplier of technologies designed to provide real-time situational awareness across multiple domains. At the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK this week, the company is showcasing capabilities ranging from unmanned aerial systems and electronic warfare to pilot training systems, laser technologies and airborne protection systems.
The company’s U.S. subsidiary has become a significant part of Elbit’s international footprint. The contracts with CBP follow years of expansion in the American market, where Elbit provides defense technologies to government agencies and military customers.
“These new awards demonstrate Elbit Systems of America’s continued contribution to enhancing the security and defense capabilities of the United States,” Elbit CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis said. “Our advanced and operationally proven worldwide technologies are designed to deliver reliable, real-time situational awareness.”
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The contracts add to a period of strong demand for Elbit’s broader portfolio. The company reported revenues of $2.19 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and ended March with an order backlog of $30.2 billion.
Elbit employs more than 20,000 people across dozens of countries and operates across areas including unmanned systems, precision weapons, intelligence, communications, cyber, electronic warfare and defense electronics.
The company has been among the Israeli defense firms benefiting from increased military spending following the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Alongside rivals such as Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit has sought to translate combat experience into international contracts as governments look for suppliers capable of delivering systems that have already been tested in operational environments.
