Elbit Systems has been awarded a significant contract to provide advanced target-detection and surveillance solutions aimed at enhancing border control and counter-UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) capabilities. The deal reflects growing demand for integrated systems that can identify and track aerial and ground-based threats along national frontiers and in sensitive airspace environments.
Under the agreement, Elbit Systems will supply a suite of sensor and detection technologies capable of monitoring wide areas and identifying unauthorized activity. These systems are designed to detect, track and classify targets — including small drones — with high accuracy, feeding data into command-and-control architectures that support real-time situational awareness and response.
A central component of the solution is advanced radar technology optimised for detecting objects with low radar cross-sections, such as small unmanned aerial vehicles and other low observable targets. Combined with electro-optical and infrared imaging sensors, the integrated system delivers multi-domain visibility that enhances both aerial and ground surveillance. The data streams from these sensors are fused and analysed to assist operators in prioritising potential threats and cueing appropriate countermeasures.
Beyond aerial threats, the suite also supports conventional border security missions, helping authorities monitor and respond to incursions on land or at sea. High-resolution imaging and detection capabilities enable long-range coverage, while automated tracking aids in distinguishing between benign and suspicious activity.
Elbit Systems has extensive experience supplying surveillance and defence solutions to military and homeland security customers around the world. This contract builds on that legacy, integrating mature technologies into a coherent system tailored to complex operational environments where rapid detection and decision support are critical.
The deployment of these systems is expected to strengthen border protection by providing enhanced awareness across expansive areas and supporting faster, more informed responses to unauthorised movements or incursions. With unmanned aircraft technology proliferating globally, the integration of robust detection tools into border security architectures is increasingly seen as essential to national defence and public safety strategies.
Overall, the contract reinforces Elbit Systems’ position as a key supplier of advanced surveillance and target detection technologies and underscores the expanding role of integrated sensor solutions in protecting borders and critical airspace from evolving threats.
