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Elbit America buys sonobuoy maker Sparton from Cerberus Sonobuoys are expendable undersea sensors dropped by the hundreds to detect enemy subs. (Elbit Systems) WASHINGTON ― The U.S. arm of Israel’s Elbit Systems, Elbit Systems America, has completed its $380 million purchase of Sparton, a critical supplier of sonobuoys to the U.S. Navy and allies, from Cerberus Capital Management, the companies announced Tuesday. Under the deal, Sparton will operate as a subsidiary of Elbit America with an independent board so that it can focus on undersea business activities with more sensitivity for...