Elbit Systems Ltd. (Elbit Systems) is an international defense electronics company engaged in a range of programs throughout the world. It operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, electronic warfare suites, airborne warning systems, electronic intelligence systems, data links, military communications systems and radios. In October 2010, it acquired Soltam Systems Ltd., Saymar Ltd. and ITL Optronics Ltd. that were held by Mikal Ltd. and its subsidiaries. In December 2010, it acquired Ares Aeroespecial e Defesa S.A. and Periscopio Equipamentos Optronicos S.A. In March 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of the balance of the shares of Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. held by Elta Systems Ltd. During the year ended December 31, 2010, it established Brightway Vision Ltd.