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Inside the killer robot business network: the ties of LPP, Elbit and the Czech state
LPP and Elbit had a clear intention of cooperating together on research and development of AI-powered unmanned military systems for Israel. This cooperation was fully backed by the Czech state and while it may have never materialized in actual production of the drones, LPP has seen a steep rise in its reputation as a pioneer of modern warfare solutions. This was among other reasons possible thanks to continuous acquisition of governmental funding, all the while the company itself has an indisputable history of ties to Czech politics.
LPP31/03/2026Conflicts of interest and Czech political support for Israeli arms manufacturer
A web of political parties, think tanks, and weapons manufacturers uses the language of "innovation" to obscure conflicts of interest and public subsidies for the military industry.
ELBIT31/03/2026The role of technology developed by Elbit Systems in current U.S. border policy
Elbit Systems’ border technologies helped turn the U.S. border into a heavily surveilled kill zone that allows for expansion of state control and violent suppression of dissent.
ELBIT31/03/2026Profit wins: Elbit Systems facilitated deliveries of microchips used in Russian aggression over Ukraine
A chip recovered after the strike on Chernihiv revealed a multi-million supply chain running from Ireland through Elbit and its intermediaries into Russia, dispelling its image as a supporter of Ukraine and European security in general.
Statement31/03/2026The circumstances and consequences of the Pardubice fire: the Czech media halo effect and state repressions
The fire at LPP Holding's Pardubice facility prompts a broader discussion about the company's links to Elbit Systems, public framing of the incident, the state represing dissenting voices and doxxing of the accused people.
ELBIT20/03/2026The international imprint of Elbit Systems: bribery scandals, major tender suspensions and the Czech link
NATO’s procurement agency (NSPA) froze Elbit's tenders after a corruption probe which resulted in arrests across seven countries. All this while Czechia continues to deepen ties with the same contractor.
ELBIT20/03/2026The international imprint of Elbit Systems: profit from human rights violations and civilian deaths
A wide range of reputable public sources provide evidence of Elbit Systems being involved in worldwide human rights violations, international law breaches and intrusive surveillance of citizens.
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StopElbit.cz is an independent civil initiative seeking accountability and transparency regarding the operations of Elbit Systems in the Czech Republic. We are concerned with Elbit's cooperation with Czech companies such as L.P.P. holding a.s. or the Czechoslovak Group a.s. operating in the cities of Pardubice or Prague and beyond. We act without any political party affiliations or institutional backing.