Elbit Systems Shuts Down London Facility After Protests
The Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems has permanently closed its London facility as of September 6, 2025, following sustained protests led by the activist group Palestine Action, reports 24brussels.
Andrew Feinstein, an expert on the global arms trade, termed the closure a significant development, highlighting that the London site was crucial for the company’s operations. The shutdown reflects the impact of relentless activism and rising public discontent against the arms industry, leading to the site being deserted and devoid of activity upon journalists’ recent visits.
Internal documentation revealed that Elbit Systems UK had been under lease from 2019 until 2024. Financial reports indicate a severe financial downturn for the company, transitioning from a profit of $4.98 million in 2023 to a $6.16 million operating loss in 2024.
According to the Guardian, one of defence company Elbit Systems’ plants in the UK city of Bristol has reportedly been closed in the wake of a Palestine Action campaignhttps://t.co/PfkUzMet91
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The facility’s production had contributed significantly to the escalating death toll in Gaza, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict initiated by Tel Aviv’s military campaign that began in October 2023. Reports estimate over 64,000 lives have been lost, while 162,000 individuals have sustained injuries—conditions described as part of one of the gravest humanitarian crises the region has faced.
The casualties include children killed by bombings, civilians deprived of food and medical care, and families displaced due to Israel’s illegal territorial expansion.