Sparton Hammerhead. Credit: Elbit Systems Ltd.

Elbit Systems‘ US subsidiary has closed the acquisition of Sparton following the receipt of all the necessary approvals.

The $380m deal was initially signed in December last year.

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Elbit Systems of America acquired Sparton from one of the affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management.

Elbit Systems of America president and CEO Raanan Horowitz said: “We welcome Sparton’s employees to the Elbit Systems of America family.

“Acquiring Sparton, one of the primary American suppliers of sonobuoys, as well as other undersea warfare products, provides us with another significant franchise and an expansion of our business with the US Navy and within the US.

Headquartered in De Leon Springs, Florida, Sparton focuses on developing electronic systems for defence and commercial requirements.

The company has three divisions, namely Undersea Warfare Solutions, Aydin Displays, and Stealth, and has a track record of supplying its products to the US Navy and allied military forces.

Elbit Systems of America company Sparton De Leon Springs president Bill Tot said: “Demand for our undersea warfare products is increasing as a result of a heightened threat environment in both the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic.

“With Elbit Systems of America’s support, we will continue to be well positioned to capitalise on growing opportunities in the undersea environment with our leading technology and distinctive capabilities.”

As part of the acquisition, Elbit Systems of America has formed an independent US Proxy Board to monitor all of Sparton De Leon Springs’ Undersea business activities.

This allows Elbit to ‘exclusively focus on higher sensitivity solutions’ and programmes for the American customers.