With fewer than 10 employees, the original company was incorporated in the State of Delaware in 1992. In early 1993, the company started operating in Fort Worth after purchasing a manufacturing plant from another defense contractor. Operations in Fort Worth started with one contract to service the F-16 fighter aircraft, and 170 employees; and with a commitment to helping its customers keep America safe.

Elbit America wins contracts to provide content to the U.S. Army’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle and V-22 tiltrotor aircraft.

Formed in 1996 to provide helmet mounted displays for fixed-wing military aircraft, Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems LLC (RCEVS), has delivered thousands of Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) HMDs across the world for F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 advanced cockpits.

Elbit America purchases IHADDS pilot helmet for Army Apache mounted display program. Since the early 2000's Elbit America has provided critical systems, upgrades, and continued sustainment for the AH-64 Apache that begin with avionics and displays, IHADSS, and our Multi-core Mission Processor. 

Manufactured in Fort Worth, Texas starting in 2005, our Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Griffin Laser Seeker, and Laser Small Diameter Bomb delivered accuracy and affordability and became critical and affordable weapons of choice for the United States and its international partners. 

RCEVS’ success with JHMCS led to its selection as HMD provider for F-35 with hundreds of systems delivered to date. The F-35 HMD gives F-35 pilots unsurpassed situational awareness by displaying critical flight information and sensor video throughout the entire mission. The HMD serves as the virtual Head-Up Display (HUD), enabling the F-35 to become the first tactical fighter in 50 years without a traditional HUD. 

In 2010, built on the success and experience in RCEVS and on the Apache, Elbit America expanded its portfolio to include situational awareness systems, Missile Warning Systems (MWS)/EW/DAS, Large Area Displays, and Embedded training for next generation aircraft. 

In 2015, U.S. Marine Corps awarded Elbit America a contract to develop the Common Laser Range Finder (CLRF-IC). Learn more about our Precision Targeting & Fire Control solutions.

Elbit America was named the winner of the Most Notable Border Security Program Award by Government Security News for the Integrated Fixed Tower deployment to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Border Security award is one of the awards GSN presents annually to recognize “top leaders in new technologies and innovative security strategies” for Airport, Seaport, and Border Security. Learn more about Border & Force Protection.

Elbit America has completed the previously announced acquisition of Harris’ Night Vision business in 2019. The Night Vision business unit will supply solutions for ground platforms, infantry soldiers, pilots and marines. Learn More about Night Vision solutions.

Elbit America completes the acquisition of Sparton Corporation in 2021. Acquiring Sparton, one of the primary American suppliers of sonobuoys, as well as other undersea warfare products, provided another significant franchise and an expansion of our business with the U.S. Navy and within the U.S. Learn more about Advanced Undersea Warfare.

In 2021, Elbit America and KMC Systems innovation center opened in Cambridge, Mass. Its location is in close proximity to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and a vibrant technology and life sciences corridor. The innovation center is a fresh and modern space, designed to encourage ideas and innovation. It includes stand-up lab space and a virtual reality collaboration area. Ultimately, it’s expected that up to 60 software, electrical and mechanical engineers will work in this space. Read More.

In 2022, Elbit America acquired Logos Technologies, through its Sparton subsidiary. Logos is a diversified science, engineering and technology company, specializing in advanced sensors, wide-area motion imagery, advanced analytics, and processing of large, multisource datasets in support of defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers. It is based in Fairfax, Va., and has production and lab facilities in northern Virginia and engineering offices in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, thereby expanding Elbit America’s operations into new geographic markets. Read More.

In 2022, Elbit America broke ground on its North Charleston, S.C., Ground Combat Vehicle Assembly and Integration Center of Excellence. The company took possession of the building in early 2023, and will help an official ribbon cutting on May 8, 2023. Initially, the 135,000-square-foot facility will support work on the self-propelled howitzer system for the Israeli Ministry of Defense ROEM program. As the site grows, Elbit America will add additional assembly and integration capabilities supporting Defense and Homeland Security customers. Read More.

As Elbit America celebrates its 30th anniversary, members of the Elbit America family can look back with pride on all that has been accomplished since it opened with fewer than 10 employees. And they can be inspired knowing they can build on this legacy and commitment to helping its customers keep America safe. One team with one mission to create and deliver innovative solutions that protect and save lives.

We are always looking for unique talent to join our diverse family to join us in helping protect and save lives. At Elbit America, our people develop personally and professionally through community engagement, leadership and ethical development programs, tuition assistance, and flexible work schedules.

Learn More about Careers at Elbit America.