Elbit Systems secures defense contract, stock price fluctuations draw attention

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-21T20:31:48+00:00

Elbit Systems of Israel recently secured multiple defense contracts, including upgrading helicopter equipment for the Israeli Air Force and enhancing the military's digital capabilities. Despite significant stock price fluctuations, it has risen 15.37% since the beginning of the year.

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2026-02-21 20:31:48

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CCTV Finance Network Israel’s Elbit Systems has recently secured multiple defense contracts, while its stock price has experienced fluctuations amid adjustments in the defense sector.

Recent Events

On February 9, 2026, Israel’s Elbit Systems secured an equipment upgrade contract to provide a new equipment package for the Sikorsky CH-53K heavy helicopter ordered by the Israeli Air Force. This is the only international customer order for this model, aimed at replacing outdated aircraft.

On February 11, 2026, Elbit Systems received another contract worth over $100 million to upgrade Israel’s digital combat capabilities and participate in developing a fifth-generation digital army system, highlighting its ongoing competitiveness in defense technology.

Stock Performance

In the past week (February 6 to 11, 2026), Elbit Systems’ stock price fluctuated within a range of 5.98%. On February 11, it fell 1.87% in a single day to $666.50, with a trading volume of approximately $99.26 million. Over five days, the stock declined by a total of 1.98%, but since the beginning of the year, it has still increased by 15.37%.

During the same period, the overall U.S. aerospace and defense sector declined by 1.04%, and the company’s stock price fluctuations were influenced by overall market sentiment and defense order news.

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