In 2023, it was announced that LPP Holding a.s., a Czech company, would be entering a partnership with Israeli arms company Elbit systems. A news article on LPP's website said that the centre would “focus on the production and development of drones, including training of personnel.” ^[1]

Production of drones was set to begin in two years time nearly three years ago. The location of the facility was later confirmed to be the T-CZ, a company owned by LPP Holding a.s., facility in Pardubice. ^[2]

• The international imprint of Elbit Systems: profit from human rights violations and civilian deaths (part I)
• The international imprint of Elbit Systems: bribery scandals, major tender suspensions and the Czech link (part II)
• The role of Elbit Systems technological contributions to current U.S. border policy
• Conflict of interest and political support for the Israeli arms manufacturer
• Profit wins: Elbit Systems facilitated deliveries of microchips used in Russian aggression over Ukraine
• L.P.P. holding: the Czech connection to Elbit Systems
• Our statement on the Pardubice fire