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The 2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops is a factory blackout special edition built on the Gladiator Rubicon, and it is the most tactical-looking truck Jeep has offered straight from the factory. It adds a factory-installed winch, heavy-duty steel bumpers, a Satin Black grille, and exclusive Shadow Ops graphics for a $4,995 package price, and it lands at dealerships in February 2026 as the first mission in Jeep's new Convoy campaign. Here is everything it includes, what it costs, and whether the blackout theme could carry over to the Wrangler.
In this article
- What is the Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops Edition?
- What do you get in the Shadow Ops package?
- Engine, power, and towing
- Could the July Twelve 4 Twelve drop be a Wrangler Shadow Ops?
- Get the blackout look on your own Gladiator
- Frequently asked questions
What is the Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops Edition?
The Shadow Ops is a limited special-edition package for the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, built on the capable Rubicon platform and finished in an aggressive, blacked-out tactical theme. Jeep launched it as the opening "mission" of its new Convoy marketing campaign, and it is scheduled to reach dealerships nationwide in February 2026.
The idea is simple: take the most trail-ready Gladiator, give it a murdered-out look, and add real recovery hardware from the factory so it is ready to work, not just pose. The result is one of the most distinctive factory Gladiators Jeep has built.
What do you get in the Shadow Ops package?
The Shadow Ops package layers serious gear and blackout styling onto the Rubicon. Here is what is included:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recovery | Factory-installed winch |
| Bumpers | Heavy-duty steel front and rear |
| Grille | Satin Black |
| Graphics | Exclusive Shadow Ops hood, fender, and tailgate decals |
| Top and flares | Body-color Freedom Top three-piece hardtop and body-color fender flares |
| Interior | All-weather slush mats |
Pricing lands at $4,995 for the package on a Gladiator Rubicon, which Jeep positions as only about $2,605 over a comparably equipped Rubicon already fitted with the body-color hardtop and fender flares. In other words, a good chunk of the sticker is hardware you might have added anyway.
Engine, power, and towing
Under the hood, the Shadow Ops runs the familiar 3.6 liter Stellantis V6, rated at 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Because it is based on the Rubicon, it keeps the Gladiator's real off-road hardware, and the Gladiator is rated to tow up to 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, with payload around 1,710 pounds. This is a working truck with a tactical wardrobe, not a styling exercise.
Could the July Twelve 4 Twelve drop be a Wrangler Shadow Ops?
Here is where we separate fact from rumor. The Shadow Ops is a Gladiator special edition tied to the Convoy campaign. It is not officially part of Jeep's separate Twelve 4 Twelve program, the yearlong run of limited Wrangler editions dropping on the 12th of each month.
That said, some owners on Jeep forums have started speculating that the blackout Shadow Ops theme could jump to the Wrangler, possibly as one of the remaining Twelve 4 Twelve drops. To be clear: Jeep has not confirmed the July Twelve 4 Twelve edition, and there is no official word on a Wrangler Shadow Ops. Treat it as community speculation for now. If Jeep does bring the theme to the Wrangler, it would fit right in with the series. For the confirmed editions revealed so far, see our complete Twelve 4 Twelve guide, which we update as each drop lands.
Get the blackout look on your own Gladiator
You do not need the $4,995 factory package to run the Shadow Ops look. The blackout, tactical style comes down to a few things anyone can add: a Satin Black grille, blacked-out trim, and the right matte-black hood and body graphics. Our made-in-the-USA blackout hood decals were built for exactly this look on a JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator.
Get the tactical, murdered-out look with a matte-black military roundel hood graphic sized for JL and JT Rubicon hoods. Made in the USA.
A warrior-themed blackout hood graphic that pairs perfectly with a blacked-out Gladiator. Fits 2018 and newer JL and JT Rubicon hoods.
Prefer something subtle? A side-hood lettering set gives you the tactical feel without a full hood graphic, and it works on any Gladiator or Wrangler.
A subtle, tactical side-hood lettering pair for owners who want the theme without a full hood graphic. Made in the USA.
Browse the full range in our Jeep Gladiator decals and graphics collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops Edition?
It is a 2026 limited special-edition package for the Gladiator Rubicon with a blacked-out tactical theme. It adds a factory winch, heavy-duty steel bumpers, a Satin Black grille, exclusive Shadow Ops graphics, a body-color hardtop and fender flares, and all-weather slush mats.
How much does the Shadow Ops package cost?
The package is priced at $4,995 on a Gladiator Rubicon. Jeep positions that as roughly $2,605 over a comparably equipped Rubicon already fitted with the body-color hardtop and fender flares.
When is the Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops available?
It was announced as the first mission of Jeep's Convoy campaign and is scheduled to arrive at dealerships nationwide in February 2026.
Does the Shadow Ops come with a winch?
Yes. A factory-installed winch is one of the headline features, along with heavy-duty steel front and rear bumpers.
Is there a Jeep Wrangler Shadow Ops?
Not officially. Shadow Ops is a Gladiator edition. Some owners have speculated the blackout theme could reach the Wrangler through the Twelve 4 Twelve series, but Jeep has not confirmed it, so treat it as rumor for now.
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