Momentum Meets Mission: Twenty-Six Defense Unveils Advanced Capabilities at AFA

Twenty-Six Defense uses the AFA conference to spotlight its U.S.-focused evolution and expanded role as Elbit Systems’ reportable American defense business.

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Elbit Systems (ESLT) U.S. business Twenty-Six Defense will showcase advanced effectors and seeker technologies at the AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026.

The company plans to highlight systems ranging from the long-range Rampage effector to the compact SkyStriker Block 4E, emphasizing speed, precision and autonomy for Agile Combat Employment and multi-domain operations. Twenty-Six Defense describes its evolution and branding as aligning more closely with U.S. warfighters and operating at a wartime footing, as the reportable U.S. segment of Elbit Systems.

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Company to highlight effectors, seeker technology and closing the kill chain at AFA Air, Space & Cyber 2026

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-Six Defense will highlight a range of effectors and seekers at the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The conference runs Sept. 14–16 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

From long-range air-to-ground effectors such as Rampage to the versatile and compact SkyStriker Block 4E, Twenty-Six Defense offers the speed, precision and autonomy needed to close the kill chain. Selected for their ability to support Agile Combat Employment and multi-domain operations of the modern battle, these solutions and more will be displayed in Booth 1403, inside Prince George's Exhibit Hall at the Gaylord National.

"At Twenty-Six Defense, we're committed to delivering affordable mass with combat-proven technology and American-built reliability," said Luke Savoie, president and CEO. "We're building on our trusted legacy delivering helmet-mounted displays and cockpit solutions that fuse more information for our nation's Airmen to be more lethal, with a range of effectors and precision seekers that dominate the modern fight."

The company's evolution to Twenty-Six Defense codifies an evolution that has been in the process for years, highlighting our alignment with U.S. warfighters, while expanding domestic capacity, operating at a war time footing and focusing on growth. The company is the reportable U.S. business segment of global defense and innovation pioneer Elbit Systems Ltd.

About Twenty-Six Defense
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit https://www.26Defense.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

About Elbit Systems Ltd.
Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains. Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel's technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats. For additional information, visit https://elbitsystems.com/, follow us on X, or visit our official Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn channels. 

Trademarks Twenty-Six Defense and the marks of its related companies, both registered and unregistered, are owned by Twenty-Six Defense as well as its related companies in the United States of America as well as overseas.

Forward Looking Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Security Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. 

Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these, the duration and scope of the current war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. 

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FAQ

When and where will Twenty-Six Defense exhibit at the AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026?

The Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference runs from Sept. 14–16, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Twenty-Six Defense solutions will be displayed in Booth 1403 inside Prince George's Exhibit Hall.

What is Twenty-Six Defense’s relationship to Elbit Systems?

Twenty-Six Defense is described as the reportable U.S. business segment of Elbit Systems and is wholly owned by Elbit Systems. It focuses on high-performance products, system solutions and aftermarket support services for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation markets in the United States.