Elbit Systems of America: ticker, ownership and Twenty-Six Defense
Elbit Systems of America is not separately traded on public markets; it is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), and Elbit says its U.S. business is now named Twenty-Six Defense.
Elbit Systems of America is not publicly traded on any exchange. It is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., which trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ESLT. Per a September 9, 2026 corporate release, Elbit Systems Ltd. organized its American operations under the name Twenty-Six Defense, with Elbit America continuing as a subsidiary.
Investors tracking defense contractor stocks cannot buy shares of the U.S. unit directly. Revenue and backlog figures belong to the filings of Elbit Systems Ltd. on SEC EDGAR.
Ownership and the Twenty-Six Defense name
Elbit Systems of America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. and holds no separate stock ticker. On September 9, 2026, Elbit Systems Ltd. announced Twenty-Six Defense as the new name for its U.S. operations, as distributed in its corporate news release. According to the release, the name refers to the atomic number of iron (26), which Elbit says symbolizes strength, resilience, and durability.
The announcement states that Twenty-Six Defense employs about 3,300 Americans, operates multiple U.S. facilities, and maintains its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. It continues to operate under a Special Security Agreement and remains a reportable operating segment of Elbit Systems Ltd. Elbit America continues as a subsidiary of Twenty-Six Defense, offering what Elbit describes as combat-proven technologies and solutions to focus markets in defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation.
Corporate leadership named in the September 9, 2026 release includes Luke Savoie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twenty-Six Defense, and Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Chief Executive Officer of Elbit Systems Ltd. Savoie stated that launching Twenty-Six Defense underscores growth in the American market and reinforces commitment to supporting U.S. warfighters. Machlis stated that the United States has been a very important market for more than 30 years.
How big the U.S. business is within Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on August 11, 2026. According to the Q2 2026 earnings release, total consolidated revenues reached $2,287.1 million, compared to $1,972.7 million in Q2 2025. Elbit Systems reported total order backlog at a record $32.0 billion, noting that approximately 73% of the current backlog is attributable to orders outside of Israel, with GAAP net income of $173.6 million.
In the Q2 2026 release, the Elbit Systems of America segment generated revenues of $471.7 million in Q2 2026, compared to $407.6 million in Q2 2025. This represents an increase of 17% as Elbit reports it, which Elbit attributes mainly to a one-time favorable project mix alongside increased sales of night-vision systems, maritime systems, and electronic systems. Based on arithmetic by this site, $471.7 million represents about 21% of Elbit Systems' total Q2 2026 revenue ($471.7 million divided by $2,287.1 million).
Elbit Systems reports the Elbit Systems of America business alongside three other operating segments. In Q2 2026, revenue changes across the other segments included C4I and Cyber (+11%), ISTAR and EW (+22%), and Land (+32%). Backlog by segment is not given in the material reviewed for this page, so this page states no U.S. backlog figure.
| Financial Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2026 | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbit Systems of America Segment Revenue | $407.6 million | $471.7 million | +17% (per Elbit) |
| Elbit Systems Ltd. Total Consolidated Revenue | $1,972.7 million | $2,287.1 million | about +16% (site arithmetic) |
U.S. government awards and contract announcements
On July 20, 2026, Elbit Systems announced that Elbit Systems of America received multiple awards from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) totaling over $370 million. Elbit's CBP contract release states that work under these awards will be performed through May 2029. In the announcement, CEO Bezhalel Machlis stated that the awards demonstrate continued contribution to enhancing the security and defense capabilities of the United States.
The same announcement appears as an SEC Form 6-K exhibit; the material reviewed for this page does not name specific programs. For researchers studying federal procurements, an announced contract award value represents a total ceiling or combined award value, not immediate revenue recognized in an accounting period.
For how awards and contracts work, see the site guide on how defense procurement works. Readers looking across broader defense categories can also review counter-UAS coverage on this site and the wider company directory.
How to follow Elbit Systems of America
Investors cannot buy shares in Elbit Systems of America or Twenty-Six Defense independently because neither entity is a publicly traded company. Elbit Systems Ltd. is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ESLT.
Revenue and backlog figures belong to Elbit Systems Ltd.'s filings, which are submitted on Form 6-K on SEC EDGAR. Contract awards and company news come from the awarding agency or Elbit. For other names, see the defense stocks hub and the defense contractor stocks page.
Elbit Systems of America: ticker, ownership and Twenty-Six Defense FAQs
Is Elbit Systems of America publicly traded?
Elbit Systems of America is not publicly traded and has no independent stock ticker. It is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., which trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ESLT.
What is Twenty-Six Defense?
According to Elbit's September 9, 2026 release, Twenty-Six Defense is the new name for the U.S. business of Elbit Systems Ltd. It is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, employs about 3,300 Americans, operates under a Special Security Agreement, and the name refers to iron's atomic number (26).
Is Elbit America still a company name?
According to Elbit's September 9, 2026 release, Elbit America continues as a subsidiary of Twenty-Six Defense, offering what Elbit calls combat-proven technologies and solutions to the U.S. market.
How much revenue does Elbit Systems of America generate?
In the second quarter of 2026, the Elbit Systems of America segment generated $471.7 million in revenue, up 17% from $407.6 million in Q2 2025. Based on arithmetic by this site, that represented about 21% of Elbit Systems Ltd.'s total Q2 2026 revenue of $2,287.1 million.
What U.S. government contracts did Elbit America announce in 2026?
On July 20, 2026, Elbit Systems announced that Elbit Systems of America received multiple awards from U.S. Customs and Border Protection totaling over $370 million, with work scheduled through May 2029.