Elbit Systems Deutschland will showcase new defense technologies at ILA Berlin 2026, including airborne high-power laser systems making their public debut, alongside communications, drone, missile, electronic warfare and armored vehicle protection systems Related TopicsElbit Systems Deutschland, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., will participate in the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026 in Berlin, where it plans to present a range of defense-related technologies developed for German and European military customers.The company said its exhibition will focus on systems used in air, land, and multi-domain operations, reflecting its role as a supplier to Germany’s armed forces and NATO partners. Elbit Systems Deutschland will be located in Hall D, Stand 240.2 View gallery Elbit Systems Ltd office (Photo: Gil Nechushtan)Elbit Systems has longstanding ties with Germany’s defense sector in areas including rocket systems, aircraft protection, naval electronic warfare, and command-and-control solutions. Its German subsidiary, headquartered in Ulm, operates additional facilities across the country and collaborates with local industry partners.At the exhibition, the company plans to present several new and existing systems across its portfolio.2 View gallery The laser system (Photo: Ministry of Defense)A central feature will be the first public presentation of its High Power Laser (HPL) systems for airborne platforms and counter-drone applications. The systems are designed for directed-energy interception of aerial threats and complement ground-based laser technology developed for Israel’s Iron Beam program.Elbit will also introduce ELynX™ UxS, an extension of its software-defined radio line intended to link manned and unmanned platforms in a unified communications network for data, video, and command transmission.Other systems to be shown include aircraft self-protection suites, the Iron Fist active protection system for armored vehicles, electronic warfare systems, and the PULS rocket artillery system already in service with Germany. The SkyStriker loitering munition, compatible with PULS, will also be presented.Hezbollah drone intercepted over northern Israel by the Iron Beam laser air defense system (Video: Social media)In unmanned systems, the company will display the Hermes 650 Spark UAV, along with helmet-mounted display systems for helicopters and a new version of its electro-optical payload family (SPECTRO 12).Additional exhibits include multirotor unmanned systems in service with several armed forces, communications equipment for multi-domain operations, and the Rampage long-range air-launched missile.Elbit Systems develops defense technologies across multiple domains including aerospace, land systems, electronic warfare, and communications. Its German subsidiary functions as a regional hub supporting European customers and industry cooperation.Comments