https://www.scmp.com/rss/523525/feed The latest news and top stories on Elbit Systems. A leading entity in the the Aerospace & Defence sector, the Israeli-based Elbit Systems specialises in advanced technology solutions for defence, homeland security and commercial applications. Headquartered in Haifa, the company provides unmanned aircraft systems, electro-optical systems, avionics and munitions to governments and military forces globally, including the Royal Air Force. Recognised as Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer and a... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Bloomberg Bloomberg Israel’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that it had completed the development of a powerful laser weapon that will become operational by the end of the year to bolster the country’s multilevel air defences. The 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser, developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Elbit Systems, successfully intercepted drones, rockets, mortars and aircraft in a series of tests in southern Israel, according to a ministry statement. It will be integrated into the Iron Dome missile... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3325924/israel-says-its-developed-iron-beam-laser-weapon-stop-missiles-and-drones?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3325924/israel-says-its-developed-iron-beam-laser-weapon-stop-missiles-and-drones?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:25:59 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Amid scenes of destruction and hunger in Gaza and this week’s bombing in Qatar, frustrated European leaders are threatening sanctions on Israel and rethinking ties to their longtime ally. But for all their outrage – including a push for Palestinian statehood and some limited curbs on arms sales – one area they have not touched is Israel’s multibillion-dollar defence industry. European armies are the biggest customers of Israeli-made weapons and defence systems, buying US$8 billion worth last... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3325224/europes-defence-needs-threaten-push-penalise-israel-gaza?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3325224/europes-defence-needs-threaten-push-penalise-israel-gaza?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:55:48 +0000 Reuters Reuters British police arrested scores of supporters on Saturday of a pro-Palestinian protest group that was banned this month under anti-terrorism legislation. Police said they had arrested at least 41 people in London and 16 others in Manchester for showing support for the group Palestine Action. Campaign group Defend our Juries said 86 people had been arrested across the UK, with other protests held in Wales and Northern Ireland. British lawmakers proscribed the group under anti-terrorism legislation... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3318013/london-police-arrest-over-40-supporters-banned-group-palestine-action?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3318013/london-police-arrest-over-40-supporters-banned-group-palestine-action?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:11:40 +0000