The Company reports segment information in five segments beginning with the year ended December 31, 2022. The Companyâs segments are organized based on a combination of the nature of products and services offered, together with a geographic segment.
The Companyâs five reportable segments are:
- Aerospace â mainly provides products and systems for airborne platforms, unmanned aerial solutions, precision guided munition (PGM) sensors, aerostructures, training and simulator systems, flight academy solutions, as well as commercial aviation systems.
- C4I and Cyber â mainly provides C4ISR systems, data links and radio communication systems and equipment, cyber intelligence solutions, autonomous solutions and homeland security solutions.
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) and Electronic Warfare (EW) â mainly provides a wide range of electro-optic and laser systems and products and also provides a wide range of EW systems and SIGINT systems.
- Land â mainly provides land-based systems and products for armored and other military vehicles, artillery and mortar systems, munitions for land, air and sea applications including PGM , armored vehicle and other platformsâ survivability and protection systems.
- Elbit Systems of America (âESAâ) â mainly provides products and systems solutions principally to U.S. military, foreign military sales (FMS/FMF), homeland security (HLS), medical instrumentation and commercial aviation customers
Many of the Company’s projects and programs are performed across these segments and employees and managers are encouraged to cooperate on such common projects. It is common for the reportable segments to provide their products to the same customers either through joint projects or by marketing and offering combined and integrated solutions containing a variety of capabilities, products, and technologies of the Companyâs portfolio from various businesses or subsidiaries, all tailored to satisfy the customerâs or projectâs specific requirements. Management also remains focused on the consolidated results as an important measure of performance, particularly given the high level of cooperation among the segments.
The following is additional information on each of our segments. Â
Aerospace.
Elbit Systems Aerospace offers a range of solutions including unmanned systems, training solutions, head mounted displays, avionics, PGM sensors, aerostructures and next generation aerial C4I and intelligence-gathering products and systems that are at the core of network-centric and multi-domain operations.
The Aerospace Segment portfolio includes the following main capabilities:
Military Aircraft and Helicopter systems
We offer a range of airborne systems and products that enhance operational capabilities and extend aircraft life cycles, ranging from a single sensor to an entire cockpit avionics suite. Our systems are integrated on fixed and rotary-wing, eastern and western, new and mature aircraft.
We design and supply advanced helmet-mounted systems, including helmet-mounted displays (HMD) for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Under our fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter upgrade programs, we integrate advanced electronic, communication, navigation, electro-optic and EW systems, such as integrated flight deck systems, mission management computers, displays, digital maps and digital recorders, head-up displays, airborne intelligence-gathering systems, PGM sensors, aircraft structural components and a range of aircraft tactical, virtual, appended and embedded trainers and simulators.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Our portfolio of UAS includes integrated UAS (sometimes referred to as remote piloted vehicles, or RPVs) in various categories and for a range of applications as well as UAS training systems. The systems include airborne platforms, ground control stations, communication systems and various payloads, including stabilized electro-optic, electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) payloads that can be adapted for various types of UAS.
Training Solutions and Support
Our training solutions include simulators with embedded virtual training capabilities for air, land, and naval operations and joint multi-domain training. We establish training centers worldwide and offer comprehensive flight academy solutions and services. We also supply logistic support services for airborne platforms, including repair and maintenance centers.
Commercial Aviation Systems and Aerostructures
Our portfolio of commercial aviation systems includes a range of systems and products for the commercial and business aviation market that are employed on fixed-wing aircraft and commercial helicopters. Our commercial aviation systems in the business aviation, commercial helicopter and air transport areas include full avionic suites, enhanced flight vision products and various other avionics products such as display, communication and flight management systems. We also provide aerostructure products such as pressurized and non-pressurized doors, composite beams and winglets.Â
C4I and Cyber. Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber offers a range of C4I, communication, autonomous systems and digital intelligence and cyber capabilities providing digital networked warfare solutions to military forces, intelligence agencies, homeland security forces, law enforcement agencies and first responders.
The C4I and Cyber Segment portfolio includes the following main capabilities:
Communications
The Communications portfolio includes secured and resilient tactical software defined radios (SDR), HF, VHF and UHF radio and communication systems and products, from single-soldier radios to full-scale militaries, supporting multi-domain operations. Our satellite-on-the-move solutions enable users to share voice, video and data beyond line of sight while on the move. Our solutions support robotic autonomous systems and manned unmanned teaming (MUM-T) operations. Our communication network solution enables over-the-air control, monitoring and configuring of military wide networks and integrated Radio over IP (ROIP).
Network combat systems (C4I)
Elbit Systems C4I and Cyber supports the digitization and modernization of Defense and HLS capabilities enhancing operational effectiveness. Our system engineering and integration capabilities are underpinned by our C4I, sensor and effector expertise combined with a broad portfolio of military grade tactical hardware for dismounted, mounted and fixed applications. Our solutions incorporate a cloud enabled, open standard architecture framework enabling seamless connectivity and interoperability across a multi-domain environment while maintaining an evergreen upgradable approach to enable upgrades to address future battlefield requirements.
Intelligence and Cyber
Our Intelligence & Cyber portfolio includes big data and analysis solutions that provide intelligence, military and law enforcement agencies with timely and actionable intelligence on a range of threats. Our solutions are designed to integrate secure cloud-based and defense driven generative AI products. Our end-to-end solutions aggregate and fuse large volumes of data from a wide spectrum of intelligence sources, including HUMINT, COMINT, WEBINT, OSINT and, IMINT and apply advanced information technologies, including big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, to analyze the data. We also provide advanced cyber protection tools to protect network endpoints.
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Robotics and Autonomy Systems & Sensing (RAS-S)
We design, integrate and deploy a range of robotic and autonomy systems (RAS). We also develop and produce sensors using a variety of technologies such as light detection and ranging (LIDAR), ultra wide band (UWB) and physical intelligence (PhysInt), for specific tactical mission requirements. We provide comprehensive, multi-layered solutions for one-to-many autonomous swarms and platforms capable of performing tactical operational missions or human-machine teaming by unmanned ground platforms and military-grade tactical drones. Our open architecture modular approach enables integration of robotic systems, sensors and effectors tailored to the operational requirements of the customer.
ISTAR and EW. Elbit Systems ISTAR and EW designs, manufactures and supports a diverse range of systems and sensors that leverage our advanced technological capabilities across electro-optics (EO), lasers and the electromagnetic spectrum. These systems and sensors are incorporated into comprehensive solutions for aerospace, ground and maritime applications. Our systems, sensors and applications can be provided standalone to defense customers or integrated into a solution provided by the Company’s other segments and by other defense prime contractors.
The ISTAR and EW segments portfolio includes the following main capabilities:
Optronics and Laser Systems
The Optronics and Laser Systems portfolio includes self-protection suites, electronic countermeasure systems and sensors, surveillance and intelligence sensors for airborne, ground and naval platforms and payloads for unmanned platforms.
Our portfolio of EO systems and solutions includes integrated vision and targeting solutions, laser range-finders and laser designators, stabilized payloads, electro-optic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems as well as multiple vision-enhancing solutions for military forces and multi-spectral payloads and telescopes for space applications. We are a leading supplier of laser technology for military applications including high-power laser technology and solutions
Electronic Warfare (EW), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Radar Systems
Our EW and SIGINT portfolio includes intelligence, defensive and offensive solutions for a range of military applications. We provide EW self-protection suites, including radar warning receivers and laser warning systems, for airborne and maritime platform types. We also provide Infra-Red missile warning systems for combat aircraft, as well as for other fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, and electronic support solutions for threat identification.
We provide SIGINT systems for tactical and strategic intelligence-gathering including electronic intelligence (ELINT) and electronic countermeasures for naval, ground and airborne applications, communication intelligence (COMINT) and communication jamming systems, counter-improvised explosive devices (CIED) jamming systems for ground forces, counter unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) and cyber protection capabilities. We also supply command and control systems and simulators for anti-ballistic missiles programs.
Naval Combat Management and Sonar Systems
We provide unmanned surface vessels (USV) for mine counter-measure (MCM) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions, equipped with an array of sonars and underwater acoustic payloads.
Land.
Elbit Systems Land segment provides products and systems for ground forces including military vehicle systems, artillery and mortar systems, rocket artillery systems, active protection systems for vehicles, and a range of air and ground launched precision guided munitions and ammunition. Elbit Systems Land provides solutions for a wide range of threats and operational scenarios for the land, air, and naval arenas. The activities of IMI Systems Ltd., acquired in 2018, were integrated into Elbit Systems Land.
The Land segment portfolio includes the following main capabilities:
Indirect Fire Systems
We provide a range of self-propelled automatic and semi-automatic 155mm howitzers that are designed to be adaptable and mounted on a broad range of truck chassis. We also provide fully automatic rocket-launchers that can launch a broad variety of precision-guided and free-flying rockets with various effective ranges. We also provide comprehensive mortar and tactical precision firepower solutions. These include mortar systems integrated on a variety of platforms and a range of 120mm mortar ammunition.
Turrets and Weapons Systems
We design, develop, âmanufacture and integrate turrets and weapon systems for ground combat vehicles including main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles. Our portfolio includes remote-controlled weapon systems, manned and unmanned turrets, tanks and combat vehicle upgrade and modernization solutions, situational awareness systems and other combat vehicle systems.
Ammunition and Munition Systems
Elbit Systems Land develops and âmanufactures a comprehensive array of precision munitions, precision-guided rockets and missiles, artillery ammunition, tank munitions, explosives, air-to-ground precision strike systems as well as aircraft protection systems including expendable countermeasures. Our small caliber ammunition facility manufactures a complete range of small arms ammunition, ranging from 5.56 mm to 0.50 (12.7mm) calibers.
Active Protection Systems
We provide advanced survivability solutions for combat vehicles. For example, our Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) provides a multi-layer active armor protection solution and we also supply soft-kill systems. Our advanced combat vehicle systems provide full 360-degree situational awareness in an open architecture as well as integrating the APS. Our solutions are offered as standalone to combat vehicle manufacturers or as part of combat systems provided by Elbit Systems.
Elbit Systems of America (ESA).
Elbit Systems of America mainly provides products, system solutions, and support services focused on the defense, homeland security, law enforcement, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. Most of ESA’s revenues are derived from the U.S. government, its allies, or large prime U.S. defense contractors.
ESA provides a range of capabilities from advanced electro-optics to maintenance and repair of complex military hardware and systems, commercial aviation and medical instrumentation. These capabilities are used on land, in the sea, and in the air. In addition to developing and manufacturing advanced solutions, we maintain the systems and components we create, and we frequently maintain systems originally manufactured by other contractors.
ESA frequently acts as a prime contractor in the U.S. for the products and services of the Company’s other segments, leveraging the Company’s wide technologies and capabilities. The ESA portfolio includes various capabilities based on the technologies and solutions of the Company’s other segments, as well as U.S originated capabilities.
The ESA portfolio includes the following main capabilities:
- Airborne holistic situational awareness and decision-making through helmet mounted displays, head-down displays, head-up displays, and mission computers;
- Maritime solutions, networks, and communications through sonobuoys and undersea systems produced by ESA’s Florida-based subsidiary, Sparton Corporation;
- Next-generation warfighter information systems through advanced night vision, hand-held targeting systems, soldier systems, tactical radios, networking, and command & control;
- Electronic warfare solutions, electro-optical infrared systems, and airborne assets & payloads deployed through unmanned aerial systems;
- Ground combat vehicle systems such as turrets, vehicle protection systems, 360-degree situational awareness solutions, and vehicular components.
- Next-generation precision fire support, including multi-modal seekers, mortar weapon systems and munitions;
- Expeditionary and survivable command, control, communication and computing solutions (C4) to enable networked C4 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Joint All-Domain Command and Control solutions for mounted and dismounted warfighters;
- Border security and force protection solutions that can be fixed, mobile, and supplied in expeditionary configurations;
- Commercial aviation portfolio including a line of air data products, cockpit instrumentation and vision systems;
- ESAâs subsidiary KMC Systems develops advanced clinical and operational solutions for life science customers in the intelligent lab and fluidic automation space.