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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:53:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ALL-AMERICAN FIREPOWER: ELBIT AMERICA, ANDURIL TEAM TO OFFER SIGMA MOBILE TACTICAL CANNON TO SOLDIERS</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/all-american-firepower-elbit-america-anduril-team-to-offer-sigma-mobile-tactical-cannon-to-soldiers</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/all-american-firepower-elbit-america-anduril-team-to-offer-sigma-mobile-tactical-cannon-to-soldiers" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/SIGMA7_ElbitAmerica.jpg" alt="Elbit America, Anduril team to offer SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon to soldiers" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – June 2, 2026 –&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/"&gt;Elbit Systems of America&lt;/a&gt; (Elbit America) and &lt;a href="https://www.anduril.com/"&gt;Anduril Industries&lt;/a&gt; (Anduril) announce a strategic teaming agreement to offer the SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon&amp;nbsp;for the &lt;a href="https://www.goarmy.com/"&gt;U.S. Army&lt;/a&gt;’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program. The teaming pairs Elbit America’s experience as a systems integrator and manufacturer of large ground vehicles with Anduril’s expertise in C5ISR, battle management and autonomy software. Together, the companies will provide an innovative, all-American solution for the U.S. Army, offering soldiers the edge on the future battlefield. SIGMA will enable sustained fires from a connected, mobile and survivable platform.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“We’re proud to team with Anduril to reduce network integration risk and accelerate fielding,” said Luke Savoie, president and CEO of Elbit America. “Built in the U.S. with a fully domestic supply chain, SIGMA is a combat-proven system that provides the modernization and reliability the Army needs now.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If awarded with the program, SIGMA’s communication with the U.S. fire control network and Army Command and Control systems will leverage Anduril’s unique capabilities and experience. Anduril will also integrate its Lattice software platform into future variants of SIGMA, unlocking autonomy, while further enhancing mobility and lethality.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“On Team SIGMA, we’re providing expertise in software, edge compute and autonomy to deliver a connected, software-defined mobile artillery solution that will integrate seamlessly into existing Army Command and Control and fire control architectures,” said Michael Roder, managing director at Anduril.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Elbit America-Anduril partnership strengthens Team SIGMA, which also includes &lt;a href="https://oshkoshdefense.com/"&gt;Oshkosh Defense&lt;/a&gt;, manufacturer of the system’s 10x10 platform. Oshkosh brings world-class mobility and protection for the cannon’s chassis, while more than 300 U.S. suppliers contribute engineering depth, manufacturing resilience and support. Together, this domestic network aims to deliver a highly maneuverable, digitally integrated and production-ready solution that can meet the Army’s modernization timelines.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;Excited to see Elbit Systems of America and Anduril Industries working together to manufacture a cutting-edge military vehicle right here in America. The men and women at Elbit America’s headquarters in Fort Worth are truly at the forefront in developing the capabilities to strengthen America’s warfighters and preserve America’s national security,”&lt;/span&gt; said &lt;a href="https://craiggoldman.house.gov/"&gt;U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Learn more about SIGMA: &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/sigma"&gt;https://www.elbitamerica.com/sigma&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/all-american-firepower-elbit-america-anduril-team-to-offer-sigma-mobile-tactical-cannon-to-soldiers" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/SIGMA7_ElbitAmerica.jpg" alt="Elbit America, Anduril team to offer SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon to soldiers" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – June 2, 2026 –&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/"&gt;Elbit Systems of America&lt;/a&gt; (Elbit America) and &lt;a href="https://www.anduril.com/"&gt;Anduril Industries&lt;/a&gt; (Anduril) announce a strategic teaming agreement to offer the SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon&amp;nbsp;for the &lt;a href="https://www.goarmy.com/"&gt;U.S. Army&lt;/a&gt;’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program. The teaming pairs Elbit America’s experience as a systems integrator and manufacturer of large ground vehicles with Anduril’s expertise in C5ISR, battle management and autonomy software. Together, the companies will provide an innovative, all-American solution for the U.S. Army, offering soldiers the edge on the future battlefield. SIGMA will enable sustained fires from a connected, mobile and survivable platform.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“We’re proud to team with Anduril to reduce network integration risk and accelerate fielding,” said Luke Savoie, president and CEO of Elbit America. “Built in the U.S. with a fully domestic supply chain, SIGMA is a combat-proven system that provides the modernization and reliability the Army needs now.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If awarded with the program, SIGMA’s communication with the U.S. fire control network and Army Command and Control systems will leverage Anduril’s unique capabilities and experience. Anduril will also integrate its Lattice software platform into future variants of SIGMA, unlocking autonomy, while further enhancing mobility and lethality.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“On Team SIGMA, we’re providing expertise in software, edge compute and autonomy to deliver a connected, software-defined mobile artillery solution that will integrate seamlessly into existing Army Command and Control and fire control architectures,” said Michael Roder, managing director at Anduril.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Elbit America-Anduril partnership strengthens Team SIGMA, which also includes &lt;a href="https://oshkoshdefense.com/"&gt;Oshkosh Defense&lt;/a&gt;, manufacturer of the system’s 10x10 platform. Oshkosh brings world-class mobility and protection for the cannon’s chassis, while more than 300 U.S. suppliers contribute engineering depth, manufacturing resilience and support. Together, this domestic network aims to deliver a highly maneuverable, digitally integrated and production-ready solution that can meet the Army’s modernization timelines.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;Excited to see Elbit Systems of America and Anduril Industries working together to manufacture a cutting-edge military vehicle right here in America. The men and women at Elbit America’s headquarters in Fort Worth are truly at the forefront in developing the capabilities to strengthen America’s warfighters and preserve America’s national security,”&lt;/span&gt; said &lt;a href="https://craiggoldman.house.gov/"&gt;U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Learn more about SIGMA: &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/sigma"&gt;https://www.elbitamerica.com/sigma&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:50:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.26defense.com/news/all-american-firepower-elbit-america-anduril-team-to-offer-sigma-mobile-tactical-cannon-to-soldiers</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-02T16:50:11Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Amy Hartley</dc:creator>
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      <title>U.S. SOLDIERS GAIN DECISIVE EDGE WITH ADVANCED NIGHT VISION GOGGLES</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-soldiers-gain-decisive-edge-with-advanced-night-vision-goggles</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-soldiers-gain-decisive-edge-with-advanced-night-vision-goggles" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ENVGBs_ElbitAmerica_groupshot.jpg" alt="Elbit America secured a $212 million delivery order for Enhanced Night Vision Goggle - Binocular systems under multi-year contract with the U.S. Army" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Elbit America secures $212 million delivery order under multi-year contract with the U.S. Army&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-soldiers-gain-decisive-edge-with-advanced-night-vision-goggles" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ENVGBs_ElbitAmerica_groupshot.jpg" alt="Elbit America secured a $212 million delivery order for Enhanced Night Vision Goggle - Binocular systems under multi-year contract with the U.S. Army" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Elbit America secures $212 million delivery order under multi-year contract with the U.S. Army&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=440148&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.26defense.com%2Fnews%2Fu.s.-soldiers-gain-decisive-edge-with-advanced-night-vision-goggles&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.26defense.com%252Fnews&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:08:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-soldiers-gain-decisive-edge-with-advanced-night-vision-goggles</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-12T13:08:49Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Amy Hartley</dc:creator>
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      <title>ELBIT AMERICA WINS U.S. ARMY CONTRACT TO DELIVER NEXT-GENERATION BINOCULAR NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-wins-u.s.-army-contract-to-deliver-next-generation-binocular-night-vision-systems</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-wins-u.s.-army-contract-to-deliver-next-generation-binocular-night-vision-systems" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/F5035_Binod-3.jpg" alt="Elbit America’s BiNOD (F5035) is an affordable, ruggedized, lightweight, helmet-mounted binocular night vision system purpose-built for the modern battlefield. " class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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 &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ready for the fight and ruggedized for battle, the BiNOD system provides Soldiers with the visual overmatch needed now&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; 
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      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-wins-u.s.-army-contract-to-deliver-next-generation-binocular-night-vision-systems" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/F5035_Binod-3.jpg" alt="Elbit America’s BiNOD (F5035) is an affordable, ruggedized, lightweight, helmet-mounted binocular night vision system purpose-built for the modern battlefield. " class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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 &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ready for the fight and ruggedized for battle, the BiNOD system provides Soldiers with the visual overmatch needed now&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; 
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&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=440148&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.26defense.com%2Fnews%2Felbit-america-wins-u.s.-army-contract-to-deliver-next-generation-binocular-night-vision-systems&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.26defense.com%252Fnews&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-wins-u.s.-army-contract-to-deliver-next-generation-binocular-night-vision-systems</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-01T15:33:12Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Amy Hartley</dc:creator>
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      <title>AMERICA’S MOST ADVANCED MOBILE TACTICAL CANNON, SIGMA, ON DISPLAY AT AUSA GLOBAL FORCE</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/americas-most-advanced-mobile-tactical-cannon-sigma-on-display-at-ausa-global-force-in-huntsville-alabama</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/americas-most-advanced-mobile-tactical-cannon-sigma-on-display-at-ausa-global-force-in-huntsville-alabama" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_SIGMA-Desert2_2026.jpg" alt="AMERICA’S MOST ADVANCED MOBILE TACTICAL CANNON, SIGMA, ON DISPLAY AT AUSA GLOBAL FORCE" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;The ONLY fielded,&amp;nbsp;wheeled howitzer, made in the U.S.A. that delivers revolutionary 360-degree firing, mobility, lethality, and survivability&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 18, 2026 –&lt;/span&gt; SIGMA, Elbit Systems of America’s (&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/"&gt;Elbit America&lt;/a&gt;) fielded offering for the &lt;a href="https://www.army.mil/"&gt;United States Army&lt;/a&gt;'s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program will be on rare display at the &lt;a href="https://meetings.ausa.org/globalforce/2026/"&gt;AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition&lt;/a&gt; in Huntsville, Alabama, March 24-26, 2026.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Built in Charleston, South Carolina, &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/sigma"&gt;SIGMA&lt;/a&gt; stands alone as the only self-propelled wheeled howitzer manufactured in the U.S. With advanced maneuverability, SIGMA’s 10x10 platform successfully moves with brigade combat teams across complex terrain and can shoot and scoot in less than 60 seconds.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Delivering exclusive 360-degree firing, SIGMA is equipped with an automated 155mm turret and is the only self-propelled wheeled cannon that can fire all variations of 155mm munitions in the U.S. Army’s arsenal. In the field, SIGMA serves with a 40-round onboard magazine and can shoot an astounding eight rounds per minute – all while keeping its three-person crew well protected in the armored cab. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;“SIGMA was designed to deliver real overmatch, so Soldiers can fight, survive, and win in the most contested environments,” said &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/luke-savoie"&gt;Luke Savoie&lt;/a&gt;, President and CEO of Elbit America. “This platform provides the might and modernization our U.S. Army artillery formations demand. SIGMA is built for Warriors, made with American grit, and it’s ready now.” &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;In partnership with &lt;a href="https://oshkoshdefense.com/"&gt;Oshkosh Defense&lt;/a&gt;, providers of the artillery system’s vehicle base, Elbit America’s SIGMA will be on display in Oshkosh’s booth, 411, just across the aisle from Elbit America in booth 532. Both are inside the South Hall of the Von Braun Center. The exhibit hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24-25, and 9 a.m. to noon on March 26. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Experience firsthand what American-made artillery dominance looks like with Elbit America’s SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PREVIEW:&lt;/span&gt; Gain early access to the AUSA Global Force Exhibition, see SIGMA, and connect with Team Elbit America at Von Braun Center, 8 a.m. on March 24. Registration in advance is required. Email amy.hartley@elbitsystems-us.com or call 1-682-321-5082 in advance for details. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;###&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/sigma"&gt;Learn more about SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFYjtBZsOSA"&gt;View our SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/eFYjtBZsOSA?si=GB6OtmXr7XZJttZd"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/americas-most-advanced-mobile-tactical-cannon-sigma-on-display-at-ausa-global-force-in-huntsville-alabama" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_SIGMA-Desert2_2026.jpg" alt="AMERICA’S MOST ADVANCED MOBILE TACTICAL CANNON, SIGMA, ON DISPLAY AT AUSA GLOBAL FORCE" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;The ONLY fielded,&amp;nbsp;wheeled howitzer, made in the U.S.A. that delivers revolutionary 360-degree firing, mobility, lethality, and survivability&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 18, 2026 –&lt;/span&gt; SIGMA, Elbit Systems of America’s (&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/"&gt;Elbit America&lt;/a&gt;) fielded offering for the &lt;a href="https://www.army.mil/"&gt;United States Army&lt;/a&gt;'s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program will be on rare display at the &lt;a href="https://meetings.ausa.org/globalforce/2026/"&gt;AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition&lt;/a&gt; in Huntsville, Alabama, March 24-26, 2026.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Built in Charleston, South Carolina, &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/sigma"&gt;SIGMA&lt;/a&gt; stands alone as the only self-propelled wheeled howitzer manufactured in the U.S. With advanced maneuverability, SIGMA’s 10x10 platform successfully moves with brigade combat teams across complex terrain and can shoot and scoot in less than 60 seconds.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Delivering exclusive 360-degree firing, SIGMA is equipped with an automated 155mm turret and is the only self-propelled wheeled cannon that can fire all variations of 155mm munitions in the U.S. Army’s arsenal. In the field, SIGMA serves with a 40-round onboard magazine and can shoot an astounding eight rounds per minute – all while keeping its three-person crew well protected in the armored cab. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;“SIGMA was designed to deliver real overmatch, so Soldiers can fight, survive, and win in the most contested environments,” said &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/luke-savoie"&gt;Luke Savoie&lt;/a&gt;, President and CEO of Elbit America. “This platform provides the might and modernization our U.S. Army artillery formations demand. SIGMA is built for Warriors, made with American grit, and it’s ready now.” &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;In partnership with &lt;a href="https://oshkoshdefense.com/"&gt;Oshkosh Defense&lt;/a&gt;, providers of the artillery system’s vehicle base, Elbit America’s SIGMA will be on display in Oshkosh’s booth, 411, just across the aisle from Elbit America in booth 532. Both are inside the South Hall of the Von Braun Center. The exhibit hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24-25, and 9 a.m. to noon on March 26. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Experience firsthand what American-made artillery dominance looks like with Elbit America’s SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PREVIEW:&lt;/span&gt; Gain early access to the AUSA Global Force Exhibition, see SIGMA, and connect with Team Elbit America at Von Braun Center, 8 a.m. on March 24. Registration in advance is required. Email amy.hartley@elbitsystems-us.com or call 1-682-321-5082 in advance for details. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;###&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/sigma"&gt;Learn more about SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFYjtBZsOSA"&gt;View our SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/eFYjtBZsOSA?si=GB6OtmXr7XZJttZd"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:35:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.26defense.com/news/americas-most-advanced-mobile-tactical-cannon-sigma-on-display-at-ausa-global-force-in-huntsville-alabama</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-18T19:35:54Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Amy Hartley</dc:creator>
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      <title>U.S. ARMY CONTRACTS ELBIT AMERICA FOR ROTORCRAFT HEADS UP DISPLAYS</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-army-contracts-elbit-america-for-rotorcraft-heads-up-displays</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-army-contracts-elbit-america-for-rotorcraft-heads-up-displays" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_HDTS_2020.jpg" alt="U.S. ARMY CONTRACTS ELBIT AMERICA FOR ROTORCRAFT HEADS UP DISPLAYS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Air Warrior HUDs improve aircrew situational awareness, safety and survivability in flight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 16, 2026 –&lt;/span&gt; Elbit Systems of America (&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/"&gt;Elbit America&lt;/a&gt;) was recently awarded a $49.9 million Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract from the &lt;a href="https://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-rsa/"&gt;Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal&lt;/a&gt;, Alabama to produce Heads Up Displays (HUDs) as part of the United States Army’s Air Soldier System. Work for the contract will be done through December 2030, subject to receipt of purchase orders, and includes post-production support.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The colorized HUD is part of the Army’s Air Soldier System, an assemblage of gear and equipment used in rotorcraft that is lightweight, integrated, and designed to enhance situational awareness and survivability. The HUD’s role in this system is to present key information to aircrew, so users are always positioned head-up and eyes out.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Air Warrior HUD is a critical flight display in operation on U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawks and CH-47 Chinooks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Since our inception, Elbit America has been dedicated to improving situational awareness through sophisticated displays that enhance a user’s understanding of the conditions outside their aircraft or vehicle,” said Scott Tumpak, Senior Vice President of Electronic Systems at Elbit America. “The Air Warrior Heads Up Display allows aircrew to focus on the mission because it’s designed to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort for aircrew.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“In high-stakes environments, you don’t have time for uncertainty. Elbit America delivers combat-proven Heads Up Displays that provide aircrew the confidence to see first, act first, and win,” said Elbit America President &amp;amp; CEO Luke Savoie. “This contract is a testament to the faith the U.S. Army places in us to keep delivering key solutions to our soldiers and we’re proud of our continued partnership.”&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-army-contracts-elbit-america-for-rotorcraft-heads-up-displays" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_HDTS_2020.jpg" alt="U.S. ARMY CONTRACTS ELBIT AMERICA FOR ROTORCRAFT HEADS UP DISPLAYS" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Air Warrior HUDs improve aircrew situational awareness, safety and survivability in flight&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March 16, 2026 –&lt;/span&gt; Elbit Systems of America (&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/"&gt;Elbit America&lt;/a&gt;) was recently awarded a $49.9 million Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract from the &lt;a href="https://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-rsa/"&gt;Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal&lt;/a&gt;, Alabama to produce Heads Up Displays (HUDs) as part of the United States Army’s Air Soldier System. Work for the contract will be done through December 2030, subject to receipt of purchase orders, and includes post-production support.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The colorized HUD is part of the Army’s Air Soldier System, an assemblage of gear and equipment used in rotorcraft that is lightweight, integrated, and designed to enhance situational awareness and survivability. The HUD’s role in this system is to present key information to aircrew, so users are always positioned head-up and eyes out.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Air Warrior HUD is a critical flight display in operation on U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawks and CH-47 Chinooks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Since our inception, Elbit America has been dedicated to improving situational awareness through sophisticated displays that enhance a user’s understanding of the conditions outside their aircraft or vehicle,” said Scott Tumpak, Senior Vice President of Electronic Systems at Elbit America. “The Air Warrior Heads Up Display allows aircrew to focus on the mission because it’s designed to ensure safety, efficiency, and comfort for aircrew.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“In high-stakes environments, you don’t have time for uncertainty. Elbit America delivers combat-proven Heads Up Displays that provide aircrew the confidence to see first, act first, and win,” said Elbit America President &amp;amp; CEO Luke Savoie. “This contract is a testament to the faith the U.S. Army places in us to keep delivering key solutions to our soldiers and we’re proud of our continued partnership.”&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>Airborne</category>
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      <category>Growth</category>
      <category>Rotorcraft</category>
      <category>US Army</category>
      <category>Electronic Systems</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:33:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.26defense.com/news/u.s.-army-contracts-elbit-america-for-rotorcraft-heads-up-displays</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-16T16:33:14Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Amy Hartley</dc:creator>
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      <title>ELBIT AMERICA AWARDED U.S. ARMY CONTRACT TO ESTABLISH A NEW CLASS OF SOLDIER CAPABILITY</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-awarded-u.s.-army-contract-to-establish-a-new-class-of-soldier-capability</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-awarded-u.s.-army-contract-to-establish-a-new-class-of-soldier-capability" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.26defense.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_SBMC_horizontal.jpg" alt="Elbit America's Soldier Borne Mission Command delivers total connectivity, sharing visual intelligence and threat data across the unit in real time." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Perception becomes power and decisions move at the speed of instinct with Soldier Borne Mission Command&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March. 9, 2026 – The modern battlefield will be won by Warriors who understand first, decide in milliseconds, and act with absolute certainty. That future isn’t coming. It’s here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.army.mil/"&gt;United States Army&lt;/a&gt; has awarded Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract valued at $120.5 million to develop Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC). This creates a next-generation capability that redefines how Soldiers operate, connect, and dominate in complex, contested environments, built on Elbit America’s proven legacy of see-through-display and night vision expertise.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America’s SBMC isn’t an evolution in capability. It’s a revolution in Soldier lethality built for the speed and complexity of modern combat. SBMC fuses live multi-spectral sensors with assured positioning into an intuitive, head-borne experience. The result? Soldiers gain the prime advantage with continuous, mission-critical awareness without burden, distraction, or delay.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SBMC delivers total connectivity, sharing visual intelligence and threat data across the unit in real time. Squads become synchronized, sensor-enabled teams where every Soldier benefits from the collective insight of the force. SBMC delivers prime perception that drives clarity and dominance even in denied or degraded environments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“SBMC changes the speed of decision-making and enables confident, decisive action in moments that define the fight.” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Warfighter Systems at Elbit America. “Thanks to our close collaboration with &lt;a href="https://www.boozallen.com/"&gt;Booz Allen Hamilton&lt;/a&gt; we gain mission-critical information, instantly and intuitively, allowing Soldiers to think and react faster.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America tapped advanced technology company Booz Allen (NYSE: BAH), &lt;a href="https://www.boozallen.com/insights/ai-research/booz-allen-ranks-first-in-artificial-intelligence-services.html"&gt;the leading provider of AI&lt;/a&gt; to the federal government, to build SBMC’s critical software backbone, including advanced extended reality solutions, networking frameworks, and AI-enabled insights.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Our Soldier Borne Mission Command is critical to winning on the battlefield. Soldiers need processed data distilled, so they’re more lethal and survivable. They need it at near zero latency and in a manner that enables them to shoot, maneuver, and share instantaneously,” said Luke Savoie, President and CEO of Elbit America. “For years, we’ve been the lead at sending data directly into the eye of the Warfighter, whether it’s through our Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular systems or the sensor fusion we do in the F-35 helmet. Enabling the Soldier to do more is one of our core competencies. We look forward to bringing game-changing innovation and decades of production program experience to this competition.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As the U.S. Army enhances the capabilities of fielded systems, SBMC sets the foundation for human-machine teaming, autonomous integration, and cognitive warfare dominance. Elbit America is merging proven expertise with next-generation technologies to create SBMC: a capability that transforms awareness into action and ensures Soldiers move at the speed of instinct.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/night-vision"&gt;Learn More About our Night Vision Solutions&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-awarded-u.s.-army-contract-to-establish-a-new-class-of-soldier-capability" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.26defense.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_SBMC_horizontal.jpg" alt="Elbit America's Soldier Borne Mission Command delivers total connectivity, sharing visual intelligence and threat data across the unit in real time." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Perception becomes power and decisions move at the speed of instinct with Soldier Borne Mission Command&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – March. 9, 2026 – The modern battlefield will be won by Warriors who understand first, decide in milliseconds, and act with absolute certainty. That future isn’t coming. It’s here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.army.mil/"&gt;United States Army&lt;/a&gt; has awarded Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract valued at $120.5 million to develop Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC). This creates a next-generation capability that redefines how Soldiers operate, connect, and dominate in complex, contested environments, built on Elbit America’s proven legacy of see-through-display and night vision expertise.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America’s SBMC isn’t an evolution in capability. It’s a revolution in Soldier lethality built for the speed and complexity of modern combat. SBMC fuses live multi-spectral sensors with assured positioning into an intuitive, head-borne experience. The result? Soldiers gain the prime advantage with continuous, mission-critical awareness without burden, distraction, or delay.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SBMC delivers total connectivity, sharing visual intelligence and threat data across the unit in real time. Squads become synchronized, sensor-enabled teams where every Soldier benefits from the collective insight of the force. SBMC delivers prime perception that drives clarity and dominance even in denied or degraded environments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“SBMC changes the speed of decision-making and enables confident, decisive action in moments that define the fight.” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Warfighter Systems at Elbit America. “Thanks to our close collaboration with &lt;a href="https://www.boozallen.com/"&gt;Booz Allen Hamilton&lt;/a&gt; we gain mission-critical information, instantly and intuitively, allowing Soldiers to think and react faster.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America tapped advanced technology company Booz Allen (NYSE: BAH), &lt;a href="https://www.boozallen.com/insights/ai-research/booz-allen-ranks-first-in-artificial-intelligence-services.html"&gt;the leading provider of AI&lt;/a&gt; to the federal government, to build SBMC’s critical software backbone, including advanced extended reality solutions, networking frameworks, and AI-enabled insights.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Our Soldier Borne Mission Command is critical to winning on the battlefield. Soldiers need processed data distilled, so they’re more lethal and survivable. They need it at near zero latency and in a manner that enables them to shoot, maneuver, and share instantaneously,” said Luke Savoie, President and CEO of Elbit America. “For years, we’ve been the lead at sending data directly into the eye of the Warfighter, whether it’s through our Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular systems or the sensor fusion we do in the F-35 helmet. Enabling the Soldier to do more is one of our core competencies. We look forward to bringing game-changing innovation and decades of production program experience to this competition.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As the U.S. Army enhances the capabilities of fielded systems, SBMC sets the foundation for human-machine teaming, autonomous integration, and cognitive warfare dominance. Elbit America is merging proven expertise with next-generation technologies to create SBMC: a capability that transforms awareness into action and ensures Soldiers move at the speed of instinct.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/night-vision"&gt;Learn More About our Night Vision Solutions&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>US Army</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:29:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-awarded-u.s.-army-contract-to-establish-a-new-class-of-soldier-capability</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-09T21:29:23Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Elbit America Strengthens Its Fight Against Blood Cancer Through 2026 Visionaries of the Year Campaign</title>
      <link>https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-strengthens-its-fight-against-blood-cancer-through-2026-visionaries-of-the-year-campaign</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-strengthens-its-fight-against-blood-cancer-through-2026-visionaries-of-the-year-campaign" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/100InThisTogether.jpg" alt="Elbit America is a proud partner with Blood Cancer United" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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 &lt;p&gt;March 5, 2026&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America continues its support of &lt;a href="https://bloodcancerunited.org/"&gt;Blood Cancer United&lt;/a&gt; and the fight to improve the lives of patients and families impacted by leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers. The latest employee-led effort is through the 2026 &lt;a href="https://www.llsvisionaries.org/"&gt;Visionaries of the Year&lt;/a&gt; campaign, which carries a very close connection to our North Texas workforce.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chris Burton, an employee at Elbit America’s Fort Worth headquarters, was inspired after attending a Blood Cancer United event in 2025. Chris recalled watching one of the young cancer survivors running and playing at the event and it pulled on his heart strings. As a father of two young children, he was compelled to get involved.&amp;nbsp;That was the push to get Chris to step forward in 2026 as a candidate in Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Visionaries of the Year campaign.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;What is Visionaries of the Year?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;Visionaries of the Year is a 10-week philanthropic competition to raise funds for blood cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. Candidates form teams and compete to generate impact in their community, all while honoring local blood cancer survivors known as Honored Heroes. Chris has chosen to champion the research pillar in his campaign, helping advance treatments that not only fight blood cancers, but also inform breakthroughs across many types of cancer. Chris is backed by a team of nine colleagues, supporting in a myriad of ways to encourage donations and awareness.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Rallying around our Honored Hero&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Fort Worth and Tarrant County Honored Hero is George Morford, the son of Elbit America employee Zac Morford. George was diagnosed in 2025 with acute myeloid leukemia. After undergoing intensive treatment, 10-year-old George is now cancer-free and a true inspiration. His journey is powering the commitment behind Chris and team for Visionaries of the Year.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“These are real people being impacted,” Chris said. “We have this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Get involved&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chris and colleagues have set a bold fundraising goal: To raise $150,000. So far, the team has raised more than $53,000, but anyone – even those outside Elbit America – can contribute to the cause. Will you join us?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Explore Chris’s Visionaries of the Year campaign page and make a donation in any amount at &lt;a href="https://pages.lls.org/voy/ntx/fwtx26/cburton"&gt;https://pages.lls.org/voy/ntx/fwtx26/cburton&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; 
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 &lt;p&gt;March 5, 2026&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America continues its support of &lt;a href="https://bloodcancerunited.org/"&gt;Blood Cancer United&lt;/a&gt; and the fight to improve the lives of patients and families impacted by leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers. The latest employee-led effort is through the 2026 &lt;a href="https://www.llsvisionaries.org/"&gt;Visionaries of the Year&lt;/a&gt; campaign, which carries a very close connection to our North Texas workforce.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chris Burton, an employee at Elbit America’s Fort Worth headquarters, was inspired after attending a Blood Cancer United event in 2025. Chris recalled watching one of the young cancer survivors running and playing at the event and it pulled on his heart strings. As a father of two young children, he was compelled to get involved.&amp;nbsp;That was the push to get Chris to step forward in 2026 as a candidate in Blood Cancer United’s 2026 Visionaries of the Year campaign.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;What is Visionaries of the Year?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;Visionaries of the Year is a 10-week philanthropic competition to raise funds for blood cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. Candidates form teams and compete to generate impact in their community, all while honoring local blood cancer survivors known as Honored Heroes. Chris has chosen to champion the research pillar in his campaign, helping advance treatments that not only fight blood cancers, but also inform breakthroughs across many types of cancer. Chris is backed by a team of nine colleagues, supporting in a myriad of ways to encourage donations and awareness.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Rallying around our Honored Hero&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Fort Worth and Tarrant County Honored Hero is George Morford, the son of Elbit America employee Zac Morford. George was diagnosed in 2025 with acute myeloid leukemia. After undergoing intensive treatment, 10-year-old George is now cancer-free and a true inspiration. His journey is powering the commitment behind Chris and team for Visionaries of the Year.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“These are real people being impacted,” Chris said. “We have this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Get involved&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chris and colleagues have set a bold fundraising goal: To raise $150,000. So far, the team has raised more than $53,000, but anyone – even those outside Elbit America – can contribute to the cause. Will you join us?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Explore Chris’s Visionaries of the Year campaign page and make a donation in any amount at &lt;a href="https://pages.lls.org/voy/ntx/fwtx26/cburton"&gt;https://pages.lls.org/voy/ntx/fwtx26/cburton&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; 
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      <title>Cyber Security Maturity Model Certification: A Journey Every Defense Contractor Must Take</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Feb. 5, 2026&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:59:28 GMT</pubDate>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/elbit-america-to-continue-delivering-night-vision-systems-to-usmc-through-2027" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.elbitamerica.com/hubfs/ElbitAmerica_SBNVG_USNorthCom_DVIDS.jpg" alt="Elbit America To Continue Delivering Night Vision Systems To USMC Through 2027" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"&gt;Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems allow Marines superior situational awareness no matter where the mission takes place&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Jan. 28, 2026 – &lt;/span&gt;Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a delivery order valued at approximately $74.4 million for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems from &lt;a href="https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/"&gt;Marine Corps Systems Command&lt;/a&gt;. The SBNVG systems will be produced at the company’s facility in Roanoke, Virginia through 2027. The delivery order was placed under a multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract valued at roughly $500 million secured in 2023.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America’s lightweight &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/squad-binocular-night-vision-goggle"&gt;SBNVG system&lt;/a&gt; is helmet-mounted and combines a binocular with high-performance white phosphor image intensification tubes. Equipped with an SBNVG, Marines benefit from unmatched situational awareness – no matter the type of mission or its duration.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles effectively boost the capabilities of our Marines, so they can make swift and smart decisions,” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President of Elbit America’s Warfighter Systems Division. “Our SBNVGs incorporate white phosphor Gen 3 image intensification tubes, providing optimum resolution and clarity, along with the added benefits of thermal imagery and compass heading details projected into the goggle. Our system exceeds industry standards by design, and we’re proud to continue delivering this night vision system to benefit our nation’s Marines.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Receipt of this fourth delivery order under our contract with the U.S. Marine Corps indicates that Elbit America’s Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles are providing the edge our forces need now,” said Luke Savoie, President and CEO of the company. “Our team is energized and honored by the confidence the Marines have placed in us and this critical technology.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more than 60 years, Elbit America has supported U.S. and allied forces with premier &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/night-vision"&gt;night vision solutions&lt;/a&gt;. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of Gen 3 image intensifier technology and continues to work with its customers to expand night vision and vision-enhancing solutions, technologies, and resources. To date, Elbit America has delivered more than 25,000 SBNVGs to the U.S. Marine Corps.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"&gt;Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems allow Marines superior situational awareness no matter where the mission takes place&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Jan. 28, 2026 – &lt;/span&gt;Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a delivery order valued at approximately $74.4 million for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems from &lt;a href="https://www.marcorsyscom.marines.mil/"&gt;Marine Corps Systems Command&lt;/a&gt;. The SBNVG systems will be produced at the company’s facility in Roanoke, Virginia through 2027. The delivery order was placed under a multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract valued at roughly $500 million secured in 2023.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Elbit America’s lightweight &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/squad-binocular-night-vision-goggle"&gt;SBNVG system&lt;/a&gt; is helmet-mounted and combines a binocular with high-performance white phosphor image intensification tubes. Equipped with an SBNVG, Marines benefit from unmatched situational awareness – no matter the type of mission or its duration.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles effectively boost the capabilities of our Marines, so they can make swift and smart decisions,” said Erik Fox, Senior Vice President of Elbit America’s Warfighter Systems Division. “Our SBNVGs incorporate white phosphor Gen 3 image intensification tubes, providing optimum resolution and clarity, along with the added benefits of thermal imagery and compass heading details projected into the goggle. Our system exceeds industry standards by design, and we’re proud to continue delivering this night vision system to benefit our nation’s Marines.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“Receipt of this fourth delivery order under our contract with the U.S. Marine Corps indicates that Elbit America’s Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles are providing the edge our forces need now,” said Luke Savoie, President and CEO of the company. “Our team is energized and honored by the confidence the Marines have placed in us and this critical technology.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more than 60 years, Elbit America has supported U.S. and allied forces with premier &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/night-vision"&gt;night vision solutions&lt;/a&gt;. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of Gen 3 image intensifier technology and continues to work with its customers to expand night vision and vision-enhancing solutions, technologies, and resources. To date, Elbit America has delivered more than 25,000 SBNVGs to the U.S. Marine Corps.&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Leading the conversation on Future Indirect Fires - Elbit America</title>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/news/leading-the-conversation-on-future-indirect-fires" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.26defense.com/hubfs/Elbit_America_SIGMA_Hero_2000pxwidth_01-27-26.jpg" alt="Leading the conversation on Future Indirect Fires" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;At the Future Indirect Fires Summit, Elbit America is helping shape the dialogue on Army fires modernization and showcasing SIGMA as a next-generation capability&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jan. 27, 2026&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This week, leaders from across the &lt;a href="https://www.goarmy.com/"&gt;United States Army&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.marines.com/"&gt;U.S. Marine Corps&lt;/a&gt;, allied militaries, and industry are gathering in Arlington, Virginia for the &lt;a href="https://www.idga.org/events-futureindirectfires"&gt;2026 Future Indirect Fires Summit&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The event is designed to connect senior decision-makers and technical experts to discuss how the indirect fires community is modernizing platforms, support systems, munitions, and concepts of employment – especially as operational demands evolve in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.idga.org/events-futureindirectfires/sponsors"&gt;Elbit America is the proud Four-Star Lead Partner&lt;/a&gt; of this year’s summit. As the lead sponsor, our team is helping convene conversations that matter to the future of U.S. and allied firepower, sessions that span long- and short-range fires, self-propelled howitzer modernization, loitering munitions, testing, training, and fires innovation, along with the defense industrial base’s role in delivering scale, readiness, and resiliency.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The summit is also expected to bring together more than 300 senior decision makers and indirect fire experts, creating meaningful opportunities to build relationships and align on emerging requirements.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Why our presence matters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;With the U.S. Army accelerating modernization efforts, forums like Future Indirect Fires create a direct line between operational needs, acquisition priorities, and industry solutions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The summit agenda reflects that urgency, covering topics such as continuous transformation in U.S. Army field artillery, insights from brigade commanders, and how indirect fires fit into evolving theater demands. As lead sponsor, our role is not just to attend, but to help move the conversation forward.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;SIGMA Demonstrator on display&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;As part of our Integrated Solutions Division’s presence, we are displaying our &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/mobile-howitzer"&gt;SIGMA&lt;/a&gt; Demonstrator, a next-generation mobile tactical cannon concept designed to help close mobility, survivability, and lethality gaps for modern maneuver forces.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;What is SIGMA?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;SIGMA is an American-made, highly mobile 10x10 wheeled platform paired with a fully automated 155mm, 52-caliber cannon and a 40-round magazine in the turret. The system is designed to emplace rapidly (ready to fire in less than a minute) and enable a three-soldier crew to operate from the safety of an armored cab, without dismounting for a fire mission. It also offers true 360-degree firing and 8-plus rounds per minute.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;From a performance standpoint, SIGMA is built for the range and responsiveness modern conflicts demand – supporting 65+ km range with rocket-assisted projectiles, a deep onboard magazine, and high-volume fires that can keep pace with maneuver.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;SIGMA’s potential role for the U.S. Army&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;SIGMA is positioned as a mature, production-ready approach to next-generation self-propelled fires, aligned with the Army’s push to move faster toward fieldable capability.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The system is manufactured at our Charleston Operations, leveraging an American supply chain and designed to be fully compatible with U.S. Army logistics and sustainment systems.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SIGMA is designed to deliver protected, automated, “shoot-and-scoot” artillery performance while strengthening domestic production and readiness.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As the summit continues, our presence, and our SIGMA Demonstrator, helps ensure Elbit America is part of the conversations shaping tomorrow’s fires capability; and that our solutions are visible, understood, and aligned with what warfighters will need next.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/mobile-howitzer"&gt;Learn more about the Sigma Mobile Tactical Cannon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;At the Future Indirect Fires Summit, Elbit America is helping shape the dialogue on Army fires modernization and showcasing SIGMA as a next-generation capability&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jan. 27, 2026&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This week, leaders from across the &lt;a href="https://www.goarmy.com/"&gt;United States Army&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.marines.com/"&gt;U.S. Marine Corps&lt;/a&gt;, allied militaries, and industry are gathering in Arlington, Virginia for the &lt;a href="https://www.idga.org/events-futureindirectfires"&gt;2026 Future Indirect Fires Summit&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The event is designed to connect senior decision-makers and technical experts to discuss how the indirect fires community is modernizing platforms, support systems, munitions, and concepts of employment – especially as operational demands evolve in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.idga.org/events-futureindirectfires/sponsors"&gt;Elbit America is the proud Four-Star Lead Partner&lt;/a&gt; of this year’s summit. As the lead sponsor, our team is helping convene conversations that matter to the future of U.S. and allied firepower, sessions that span long- and short-range fires, self-propelled howitzer modernization, loitering munitions, testing, training, and fires innovation, along with the defense industrial base’s role in delivering scale, readiness, and resiliency.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The summit is also expected to bring together more than 300 senior decision makers and indirect fire experts, creating meaningful opportunities to build relationships and align on emerging requirements.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Why our presence matters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;With the U.S. Army accelerating modernization efforts, forums like Future Indirect Fires create a direct line between operational needs, acquisition priorities, and industry solutions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The summit agenda reflects that urgency, covering topics such as continuous transformation in U.S. Army field artillery, insights from brigade commanders, and how indirect fires fit into evolving theater demands. As lead sponsor, our role is not just to attend, but to help move the conversation forward.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;SIGMA Demonstrator on display&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;As part of our Integrated Solutions Division’s presence, we are displaying our &lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/mobile-howitzer"&gt;SIGMA&lt;/a&gt; Demonstrator, a next-generation mobile tactical cannon concept designed to help close mobility, survivability, and lethality gaps for modern maneuver forces.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;What is SIGMA?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;SIGMA is an American-made, highly mobile 10x10 wheeled platform paired with a fully automated 155mm, 52-caliber cannon and a 40-round magazine in the turret. The system is designed to emplace rapidly (ready to fire in less than a minute) and enable a three-soldier crew to operate from the safety of an armored cab, without dismounting for a fire mission. It also offers true 360-degree firing and 8-plus rounds per minute.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;From a performance standpoint, SIGMA is built for the range and responsiveness modern conflicts demand – supporting 65+ km range with rocket-assisted projectiles, a deep onboard magazine, and high-volume fires that can keep pace with maneuver.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;SIGMA’s potential role for the U.S. Army&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;SIGMA is positioned as a mature, production-ready approach to next-generation self-propelled fires, aligned with the Army’s push to move faster toward fieldable capability.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The system is manufactured at our Charleston Operations, leveraging an American supply chain and designed to be fully compatible with U.S. Army logistics and sustainment systems.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;SIGMA is designed to deliver protected, automated, “shoot-and-scoot” artillery performance while strengthening domestic production and readiness.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As the summit continues, our presence, and our SIGMA Demonstrator, helps ensure Elbit America is part of the conversations shaping tomorrow’s fires capability; and that our solutions are visible, understood, and aligned with what warfighters will need next.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.26defense.com/mobile-howitzer"&gt;Learn more about the Sigma Mobile Tactical Cannon&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:10:32 GMT</pubDate>
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