Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel
Anti-war activists in Portland are urging city officials to investigate Sightline Intelligence, a local firm that appears to supply AI video technology used in drones for the Israeli military. Cargo documents suggest Sightline shipped components to Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer, multiple times since 2024. Activists argue these sales may violate international arms agreements and want the city to block such activities using local authority.
- ▪Cargo documents show Sightline Intelligence shipped AI video processing boards to Elbit Systems in Israel on multiple dates between 2024 and 2025.
- ▪Elbit Systems is a major supplier of drones to the Israeli military, which has used them in operations in Gaza.
- ▪Portland activists and six city council members are pushing for an investigation into local companies involved in military technology exports to Israel.
- ▪Sightline Intelligence states it complies with all applicable laws and that its technology has civilian applications such as search and rescue and disaster response.
- ▪Movement Research Unit, a London-based research group, analyzed the leaked cargo documents linking Sightline to Elbit Systems.
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Cargo documents appear to show Sightline has shipped its technology to Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer that provides drones to the country’s military. Photograph: John Rudoff/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenCargo documents appear to show Sightline has shipped its technology to Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer that provides drones to the country’s military. Photograph: John Rudoff/AFP/Getty ImagesWest CoastProtesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to IsraelSightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group saysJeremiah Hayden in PortlandTue 5 May 2026 09.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 5 May 2026 09.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAnti-war activists in…
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