Twenty-Six Defense to Strengthen Innovation and Domestic Manufacturing for America's Warfighters

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Elbit Systems (ESLT) is rebranding its U.S. operating segment as Twenty-Six Defense, positioning it as an American defense company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and employing about 3,300 people who have supported the U.S. military for more than three decades.

The new name is intended to emphasize domestic design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities and, in the company’s words, to better serve U.S. customers and partners while reinforcing support for a strong U.S. defense industrial base. Combat-proven technologies developed by Elbit Systems will continue to be offered in the U.S. under the Elbit America brand, which will operate as a subsidiary of Twenty-Six Defense.

Twenty-Six Defense remains a reportable operating segment of Elbit Systems and continues to operate under a Special Security Agreement.

Market Context

On Jul 20, Elbit's U.S. subsidiary reported over $370 million in CBP awards; the new Twenty-Six Defe...

Analysis

On Jul 20, Elbit's U.S. subsidiary reported over $370 million in CBP awards; the new Twenty-Six Defense structure places that operating segment under a new name while preserving its reportable-segment status.

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   U.S. subsidiary received over $370 million in CBP awards through May 2029.

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Elbit Systems Ltd. strengthens long-term commitment to the U.S. defense market through evolution of its U.S. operating segment

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd., will now operate as Twenty-Six Defense. This evolution reflects the company's continued focus on supporting its U.S. customers through strong domestic design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Twenty-Six Defense is an American defense company that employs 3,300 Americans who have supported the U.S. military for more than three decades.

"Launching Twenty-Six Defense underscores our growth in the American market and reinforces our commitment to supporting U.S. warfighters, wherever the mission takes place," said Luke Savoie, president and CEO of Twenty-Six Defense.

This change reinforces the company's deep commitment to domestic production at a time when the U.S. government is calling for increased industrial capacity and speed. Twenty-Six Defense will remain focused on supporting national security by delivering relevant, reliable capabilities with agility.

"We will increase domestic customer value as we expand manufacturing and invest in mission-critical technologies," Savoie added. "The name Twenty-Six Defense was selected to symbolize strength, resilience and durability, drawing inspiration from the atomic number of iron."

"For more than 30 years, the United States has been a very important market," said Bezhalel Machlis, CEO of Elbit Systems Ltd. "We have implemented this new organizational structure for the company's U.S. segment to better serve our American customers and partners—reinforcing our commitment to American-led innovation and a strong U.S. defense industrial base."

Combat-proven technologies and solutions developed by Elbit Systems Ltd. will continue to be offered to the U.S. market under the Elbit America brand, which operates as a subsidiary of Twenty-Six Defense.

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, remains a reportable operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd. and continues to operate under a Special Security Agreement.

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.

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. Elbit Systems employs approximately 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com/, follow us on X, or visit our official Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn channels.

Trademarks
Elbit Systems of America and other trademarks, service marks and logos are registered or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of America companies in the United States and in foreign countries. Copyright ©2026Elbit Systems of America. All rights reserved.

Forward Looking Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities 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), to 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 all-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 of 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.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this Press Release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

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SOURCE Elbit Systems Ltd.

FAQ

What is the relationship between Twenty-Six Defense, Elbit America and Elbit Systems?

Twenty-Six Defense is the U.S. operating segment of Elbit Systems and remains a reportable segment of the parent company. Elbit America continues to offer Elbit Systems’ combat-proven technologies in the U.S. market and now operates as a subsidiary of Twenty-Six Defense. Elbit Systems remains the global parent company, listed under the ticker ESLT.

Why was the name Twenty-Six Defense chosen?

The company states that the name Twenty-Six Defense was selected to symbolize strength, resilience and durability, drawing inspiration from the atomic number of iron.

Will Twenty-Six Defense continue to operate under U.S. security regulations?

Twenty-Six Defense continues to operate under a Special Security Agreement, which governs how it conducts business in the United States while being wholly owned by Elbit Systems.