"The Elbit Systems UK site in the Aztec West business park was the subject of dozens of protests by Palestine Action, including on 1 July, days before the direct action group was banned under the Terrorism Act. Elbit has held the lease since 2019 and it was not due to expire until 2029. The protests included blockades using lock-ons, occupying the roof, smashing windows and dousing the site in red paint."
"Elbit Systems, which had revenues of $6.8bn (5bn) last year, describes itself as the backbone of the Israel Defense Force's (IDF's) drone fleet, which has been used extensively in the assault on Gaza. Its portfolio also includes systems for military aircraft and helicopters, armed remote control boats, land vehicles and for command and control. Elbit Systems UK did not respond to the Guardian's request for comment about the status of the site."
Elbit Systems UK operated a facility in the Aztec West business park in Bristol and has held the lease since 2019 until 2029. The site experienced dozens of protests by Palestine Action, including blockades, roof occupations, window smashing, lock-ons and being doused in red paint. Elbit Systems is Israel's largest arms producer, with reported revenues of $6.8bn last year, and supplies drones and other military systems used by the IDF. The Aztec West site was found deserted with only a security guard present and fences erected. The site differs from Elbit's Filton facility, where arrests and trials are ongoing.
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