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Elbit Systems Reports Record Order Backlog and Rising Sales to Israel Amid Growing Defense Ministry Debt

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First reported by Globes · 1 hour ago

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Elbit Systems reported a record $32 billion order backlog and 16% revenue growth in Q2 2026, driven by increased global and Israeli defense sales amid ongoing conflict. The company is expanding production capacity and developing advanced laser systems while the Israeli Defense Ministry’s debt to defense firms continues to grow.

01Elbit Systems posts record $32 billion order backlog with 16% revenue growth in Q2 2026.
02Israeli sales rose to 37.4% of revenue, driven by increased munitions demand amid ongoing conflict.
03Elbit invested $157 million in expanding production capacity, doubling last year's spending.
04Operating profit increased 39% to $218.8 million; cash flow nearly doubled in first half of 2026.
05Company advances high-powered laser systems for military aircraft, nearing operational readiness.
06Israeli Defense Ministry debt to Elbit and other firms exceeds 15.5 billion shekels, delaying payments.

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