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Elbit Systems Reports 38% Profit Surge Amid Strong Order Backlog and Laser Weapon Development
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First reported by Globes · 2 hours ago
What happened
Elbit Systems reported a 38% profit increase in Q2 2026 with record $32 billion orders and strong sales growth, driven by rising global demand and new laser weapon development.
- 01Elbit Systems’ Q2 2026 net profit rose 38% to $173 million compared to last year.
- 02Order backlog hit a record $32 billion, up 26%, with 42% to be fulfilled by end of 2027.
- 03Sales grew 16% to $2.3 billion, with exports rising to 37% of total sales.
- 04Israeli land division sales surged 32%, mainly from ammunition sales to the IDF.
- 05CEO Machlis noted increased demand post-conflict despite boycott calls.
- 06Elbit is advancing high-power laser systems for helicopters and fighter jets.
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