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3M MILITARY

MILITARY AUDIT UPDATED 2026-09-22
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Direct Defence Contracting & Procurement

No public evidence identified of a direct contract, tender award, or memorandum of understanding between 3M, including 3M Israel Ltd., and the Israeli Ministry of Defense, IDF, Israel Prison Service, or Israel Border Police.1, 2, 3, 4 A search of the Israel Ministry of Defense’s SIBAT Defense and HLS Directory did not surface a 3M listing, although the directory primarily catalogs Israeli domestic industries rather than foreign suppliers, limiting the weight of that absence.1 No 3M corporate press release announcing defence cooperation with Israeli state bodies was identified in the reviewed materials.2, 5

3M’s 2025 Global Data Controller List identifies 3M Israel Ltd. at 5 Hatidhar Street, A-Tower, Raanana, Israel.2 3M’s year-end 2024 Exhibit 21 did not list an Israeli subsidiary, but expressly excludes subsidiaries immaterial in the aggregate; that omission is not evidence that 3M Israel Ltd. did not exist or was not controlled by 3M.6

As a legacy matter, Cogent Inc., a biometrics firm acquired by 3M in 2010 for approximately $950 million, supplied KR9000 biometric passport/ID scanners reported installed at Erez Crossing, Allenby Bridge, and West Bank military checkpoints beginning in 2013.7, 8, 9 The equipment was installed while Cogent was owned by 3M, but the business transferred to Gemalto, subsequently Thales, through the 2016–2017 divestiture; any current operation of surviving checkpoint infrastructure is therefore a Thales matter rather than a current 3M relationship.10, 11

Dual-Use Products & Tactical Variants

3M’s PELTOR ComTac line is marketed for military special operations, law-enforcement, and security users globally.12, 13 In January 2023, Silynxcom entered a non-exclusive Israeli Converter & Reseller Agreement with Peltor Protective Communications, described as a 3M company.3 Under the agreement, Silynxcom purchases PELTOR over-ear headsets and resells modified versions fitted with its QDC connector, upgraded wiring, and Silynxcom-designed circuit board.3

The agreement initially ran for one year, was terminable on 60 days’ written notice, and could be renewed by written agreement for further one-year terms.3 It was expanded in April 2024 and further publicized in May 2024 to include the ComTac VIII headset.12, 13, 3 Silynxcom’s FY2025 Form 20-F, filed in April 2026, continued to describe the arrangement and its ComTac VIII expansion, providing post-2024 evidence that the relationship remained reported; it does not disclose a renewal instrument, current contractual end-date, 3M revenue, or delivered quantity.4

Silynxcom disclosed a first converted-PELTOR order for 360 modified units to an unnamed military customer in July 2023, while its 2024 SEC prospectus described its first converted-product sale as an approximately $440,000 order.3, 14 Neither filing identifies that customer as the IDF or Israel Police.3, 14 The same FY2024 Form 20-F identifies a separate July 2023 Singapore Army special-forces order for Silynxcom in-ear and upgraded 3M PELTOR headsets, delivered in 2024; this is affirmative PELTOR-equipped military-delivery evidence, but concerns Singapore rather than Israel.3

No public evidence identified that the April or May 2024 releases, the cited SEC filings, or subsequent disclosures identify PELTOR components in systems actually delivered to the IDF or Israel Police.12, 13, 3, 4 The following Israel-related Silynxcom orders or deliveries are publicly described, but none identifies 3M or PELTOR as supplier or component:

The March 2025 orders are specifically described as Silynxcom in-ear systems, while the other IDF descriptions are generic.3, 15, 16 Public records therefore leave unresolved whether the 2025 IDF orders used 3M PELTOR hardware: none identifies PELTOR as included, and no filing affirmatively states that PELTOR was excluded.3, 15, 16

No public evidence identified of a public renewal, purchase-order schedule, component bill of materials, end-user certificate, or Israeli procurement record linking PELTOR hardware to an IDF or Israel Police delivery.3, 4 no public evidence identified of 3M-specific revenue, a 3M share of the approximately $440,000 converted-product sale, IDF-linked PELTOR volumes, or post-2024 delivery-performance revenue under the arrangement.3, 4, 14 no public evidence identified of export-licence applications or end-user certificates specifically naming 3M products for Israeli defence or security end-users.3, 4

Heavy Machinery, Construction & Infrastructure

No public evidence identified of 3M heavy machinery, vehicles, or construction equipment documented in settlement construction, demolition, or barrier-related activity.17, 18, 19 Ofertex Industries (1997) Ltd., based in the Barkan Industrial Zone, is documented as a third-party manufacturer producing cleaning cloths sold under multiple private labels including Scotch-Brite 3M.17, 20 Who Profits also documents Palestinian labour litigation against Ofertex between 2008 and 2013, totaling approximately $156,801 in claims.17

Plasto-Polish (Barkan) Ltd., also located in the Barkan settlement industrial zone, describes itself as manufacturing scouring sponges and pads sold under private label for leading companies including 3M.18, 19 These records concern third-party consumer-goods manufacturing connected to the Scotch-Brite brand, rather than 3M-owned facilities or military-related construction activity.17, 18, 19 no public evidence identified of 3M construction or engineering contracts for checkpoints, detention facilities, military bases, or the separation barrier.17, 18, 19

Supply Chain Integration with Defence Primes

No public evidence identified of a verified direct component-supply relationship between 3M and Elbit Systems, IAI, Rafael, or IMI.3, 4 no public evidence identified of joint development, co-production, or technology-transfer agreements between 3M and Israeli defence primes.3, 4

Logistical Sustainment & Base Services

No public evidence identified of 3M service contracts for catering, transport, fuel, waste management, facilities maintenance, or telecommunications supporting IDF bases, training facilities, or detention centres in the West Bank, Golan Heights, East Jerusalem, or the Negev.2, 3, 4 no public evidence identified of 3M shipping, freight-forwarding, or port-handling contracts servicing Israeli military cargo or arms shipments.3, 4

3M opened a Customer Innovation Center in Israel in December 2015, described as an expansion of its Israel operations, but the available reports characterize it as a commercial and customer-engagement site rather than a documented defence or base-services facility.21, 22

Munitions, Weapons Systems & Strategic Platforms

No current or historical role was identified for 3M as a prime contractor or licensed manufacturer of small arms, artillery, armored vehicles, drones, or naval vessels for Israeli forces.23, 24, 25, 26 3M acquired Ceradyne Inc. in 2012 for approximately $860 million.24 AFSC Investigate describes Ceradyne as the sole provider of advanced ceramic armor for Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters and as a supplier of armor and protective systems for Lockheed Martin UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and C-130 Hercules aircraft used by the Israeli Air Force.23 A 2012 report documented a $6.3 million helicopter-armor order received by Ceradyne, without identifying Israel as the customer or platform.27

Avon Rubber agreed in August 2019 to acquire 3M’s ballistic-protection business, including Ceradyne, for approximately $91 million cash plus up to $25 million contingent consideration; the acquisition completed in January 2020 for a reported approximately $86 million cash.25, 28, 26 Any continuing Apache or Black Hawk armor supply to Israel is therefore an Avon Protection matter rather than a current 3M relationship.25, 28, 26 no public evidence identified of 3M manufacturing or supplying ceramic armor to Israeli-linked platforms since that January 2020 divestiture.25, 28, 26

No public evidence identified of 3M involvement in Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow, fighter aircraft, or ballistic-missile systems.23, 5 no public evidence identified of munitions, explosive ordnance, propellant, or warhead-component supply by 3M to Israeli end-users.23, 5

Export Licensing, Regulatory & Legal History

No public evidence identified of a government decision granting, denying, suspending, or revoking an export licence specifically for 3M products destined for Israeli military or security end-users.3, 4 no public evidence identified of arms-embargo or sanctions-enforcement actions naming 3M in connection with Israel.3, 4 no public evidence identified of court proceedings or judicial review specifically naming 3M concerning an Israel-related defence-supply relationship.3, 4

Civil Society Scrutiny & Documented Investigations

AFSC Investigate maintains a dedicated 3M profile documenting the Ceradyne/Apache armor and Cogent/KR9000 checkpoint-scanner histories as historical or divested lines of business rather than current relationships.23 Who Profits documents Ofertex as a private-label Scotch-Brite/3M-linked manufacturer in the Barkan settlement industrial zone and records associated Palestinian labour-rights litigation between 2008 and 2013.17

3M was not identified in the reviewed materials concerning the UN OHCHR database of enterprises involved in Israeli settlement activity, including the Office’s 2025 database update; this remains a qualified negative finding because the primary database was not directly reviewed row by row.29, 30 No specific 3M citation was confirmed in the named-company sections of the July 2025 UN Special Rapporteur report From economy of occupation to economy of genocide; this remains inconclusive because the report’s footnotes and annexes were not fully reviewed.31 no public evidence identified of a 3M-specific organized boycott or divestment campaign tied to defence-sector activity, or of public 3M contract terminations or end-use-monitoring commitments specifically responding to Israel/Palestine civil-society pressure.23, 31

William M. Brown has been 3M CEO since May 2024 and Board Chair since March 2025; 3M’s 2026 proxy records his earlier CEO and chair roles at L3Harris Technologies and Harris Corporation.32 That history establishes prior leadership of defence-sector companies but does not establish an Israel-specific defence relationship, donation, board role, or statement.32 no public evidence identified in the retrieved corporate records of a 3M executive, director, or disclosed shareholder holding at least 10% of 3M common stock having an Israeli defence-prime directorship, FIDF or reservist-fund donation, Israeli defence equity holding, or public co-belligerency statement; this is record-scoped, and a dedicated biographical and charitable-record search remains outstanding.32

As of February 27, 2026, 3M reported that each director, director nominee, executive officer, and the group collectively beneficially owned less than 1% of its common stock.32 The proxy identified Vanguard, BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, and State Street as holders above 5%, at 8.89%, 7.60%, 7.60%, and 5.10%, respectively, and identified no shareholder holding at least 10%.32 Former CEO and Chair Michael F. Roman’s 2018 appointment as 3M CEO is documented in a contemporaneous SEC exhibit.33

Footnotes

  1. https://www.sibat.mod.gov.il/Industries/directory/Pages/default.aspx ↩ ↩2

  2. https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2516066O/3m-global-data-controller-list.pdf ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  3. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1976443/000121390025042784/ea0239934-20f_silynxcom.htm ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25

  4. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1976443/000121390026050328/ea0288112-20f_silynxcom.htm ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15

  5. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674026000014/mmm-20251231.htm ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  6. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674025000006/a2024exhibit2110k.htm ↩

  7. https://www.972mag.com/checkpoints-erez-allenby-qalandiya/ ↩

  8. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001289434/000110465910046504/a10-16536_1ex99d1.htm ↩

  9. https://www.securitysystemsnews.com/article/3m-agrees-buy-biometrics-maker-cogent-950m ↩

  10. https://www.secureidnews.com/news-item/gemalto-acquiring-cogent-biometric-line-from-3m/ ↩

  11. https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/news-centre/press-releases/gemalto-acquire-3ms-identity-management-business ↩

  12. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/04/01/2855220/0/en/Silynxcom-and-3M-PELTOR-Strengthen-Collaboration-to-Deliver-Next-Generation-Headset-Solutions.html ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  13. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2024/05/07/2876718/0/en/Silynxcom-and-3M-PELTOR-Further-Collaborate-for-Latest-Innovative-Solution-the-ComTac-VIII-Headset.html ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  14. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1976443/000121390024000421/ea191026-fwp_silynxcom.htm ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  15. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/10/3059321/0/en/Silynxcom-Receives-1-1-Million-Order-from-Israel-Defense-Forces.html ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  16. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/30/3124154/0/en/Silynxcom-Receives-First-Order-From-IDF-for-Newly-Enhanced-Tactical-Communication-System.html ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  17. https://www.whoprofits.org/companies/company/3931 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  18. https://www.exportersindia.com/plasto-polish-barkan-ltd/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  19. https://plastopolishltd.goldsupplier.com/about.html ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  20. https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.ofertex_industries_(1997)_ltd.73031acde1a2a2ad516ea6fea5171413.html ↩

  21. https://nocamels.com/2015/12/3m-opens-customer-innovation-center-in-israel/ ↩

  22. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech/3m-expands-israel-operations-with-first-customer-innovation-center-436511 ↩

  23. https://investigate.afsc.org/company/3m ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  24. https://www.stradlinglaw.com/experience/ceradyne-inc-completes-dollar860-million-sale-to-3m-company.html ↩ ↩2

  25. https://www.edisongroup.com/edison-sparks/avon-rubber-avon-signs-an-agreement-to-acquire-3ms-ballistic-protection-bus/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  26. https://www.defensedaily.com/avon-rubber-completes-acquisition-3ms-ballistic-protection-business-financial/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  27. https://www.helihub.com/2012/03/02/ceradyne-receives-6-3-million-helicopter-armour-order/ ↩

  28. https://soldiersystems.net/2019/08/08/avon-to-acquire-ceradyne-for-91-million/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  29. https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/09/un-human-rights-office-updates-database-businesses-involved-israeli ↩

  30. https://www.ohchr.org/en/business/bhr-database ↩

  31. https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/ahrc5923-economy-occupation-economy-genocide-report-special-rapporteur ↩ ↩2

  32. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000006674026000151/mmm-20260324.htm ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  33. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66740/000110465918015215/a18-7703_1ex99.htm ↩