‘Covert’ 2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops Breaks Cover

Jeep is kicking of a new “Convoy” of “mission-ready” special edition trucks with the new 2026 Gladiator Special Ops.

It’s an add-on package for the Gladiator Rubicon that includes a factory-installed Warn winch that Jeep says is the first ever available on a midsize truck.

It also has steel front and rear bumpers, a body-color Freedom Top hard top, body-color fenders, all-weather slush mats, a satin black grille and a Shadow Ops decal package in a black and red color scheme with digital lettering.

It’s a $4,995 option on the Rubicon, but is just $2,605 more than a Rubicon with the optional body-color Freedom Top and fender flares.

All Gladiators are equipped with a 285 hp 3.5-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission, while the Rubicon gets the most extreme Rock-Trac part-time four-wheel-drive system.

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“This package is built for our most passionate off-road enthusiasts, combining rugged functionality with a bold, covert look. Shadow Ops gives adventurers not just the tools, but the confidence and attitude to dominate any trail,” Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said in a news release. Gladiator Shadow Ops deliveries are scheduled to begin in February 2026.

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