Fort Worth, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Elbit Systems Ltd.'s U.S. operating segment will now operate as Twenty-Six Defense, a rebranding that reinforces the Israeli defense contractor's long-term commitment to domestic manufacturing amid U.S. government pressure to expand industrial capacity.
New entity employs 3,300 workers with three decades of military support
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, employs 3,300 Americans who have supported the U.S. military for more than 30 years. The company remains a reportable operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd. and continues to operate under a Special Security Agreement, a structure required for foreign-owned defense contractors handling classified U.S. government work.
Name draws on iron's atomic number to signal manufacturing resilience
"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. Savoie said the name was chosen to symbolize strength and durability, referencing iron's atomic number of 26, and added the company will expand manufacturing and invest in mission-critical technologies to increase domestic customer value.
Elbit America brand persists as subsidiary under new corporate structure
Combat-proven technologies developed by Elbit Systems Ltd. will continue to reach the U.S. market under the Elbit America brand, which now operates as a subsidiary of Twenty-Six Defense. Bezhalel Machlis, CEO of Elbit Systems Ltd., said the reorganization was implemented to better serve American customers and partners while reinforcing commitment to a strong U.S. defense industrial base.
Restructuring targets defense, homeland security and commercial aviation markets
Twenty-Six Defense positions itself as a provider of high-performance products, system solutions and aftermarket support services across defense, homeland security and commercial aviation, operating facilities throughout the United States. The entity remains wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT).